Textured bow tie worn by Eugene Allen

Created by

Unidentified

Worn by

Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010

Date

1980s

Medium

synthetic fiber, metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 2 1/4 × 4 3/4 × 3/4 in. (5.7 × 12.1 × 1.9 cm)

Description

Tuxedo bow tie from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The black bow tie has a textured fabric. 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

Clothing-Historical

Adornment

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

2018.5.1.4

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Usage

CC0

GUID

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