Satin bow tie worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Date
- 1980s
- Medium
- satin, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/8 × 4 5/8 × 1 in. (5.4 × 11.7 × 2.5 cm)
- Description
- Tuxedo bow tie from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The black bow tie has a satin fabric with a slight sheen. The reverse has a metal tie clip engraved with [ORMOND RUST RESIST].
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- tuxedoes
- bow ties
- Topic
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.