Designed by
Stefano Ricci, Italian, founded 1972
Worn by
Eikerenkoetter, Frederick J. II, American, 1935 - 2009
Date
ca. 2004
Medium
silk (textile) , rhinestone and thread
Dimensions
H x W x D (flat and knotted): 26 5/8 × 4 1/8 × 1 1/4 in. (67.7 × 10.5 × 3.2 cm)
Description
A black necktie designed by Stefano Ricci and worn by Reverend Ike. The silk necktie is solidly black and heavily embellished with black thread embroidery and small black rhinestones laid out in a diamond pattern. The back of the necktie is satin textured and features black satin keeper loop above a black label. At the top of the label is embroidered white text that reads [LUXURY / COLLECTION / BY] above an embroidered white rectangular frame with white embroidered text inside that reads [STEFANO RICCI]. Also sewn to the back of the tie is a small black tag with embroidered white text that reads [100% PURE SILK / MADE IN ITALY / DRY CLEANING].
Place made
Florence, Firenze, Italy, Europe
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
neckties
Topic
Christianity
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Preaching
Radio
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eula M. Dent Eikerenkoetter (Wife) and Xavier F. Eikerenkoetter (Son)
Object number
2020.49.4.3
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5abe81e9c-6941-4c66-b0db-a73ce1ad7fd0

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