Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
Soul Train, American, 1971 - 2006
Medium
polyester
Dimensions
H x W x D (On form): 2 1/2 × 6 × 6 in. (6.4 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm)
H x W x D (Flat): 2 3/8 × 19 1/4 × 1 in. (6 × 48.9 × 2.5 cm)
Description
This black bow tie is similar in appearance to one worn by dancer Thomas "Tom Tom" Evans on the television show "Soul Train" in 1983.
The bow tie is made of black polyester satin. The bow is pre-tied. The collar band is adjustable, with a loop closure at the end of the band and a hook closure at the opposite side of the bow tie.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
bow ties
Topic
Clothing and dress
Dance
Music
Television
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Thomas "Tom Tom" Evans
Object number
2015.30.4
Restrictions & Rights
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50af8e0b4-016c-4e7a-b565-17e904355d3a

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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