Clip-On Bow Tie, 1952-1955

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Artifact Overview

Bow ties required the wearer to master the art of hand tying them--which can be a challenging skill for many to acquire. Clip-on ties eliminated the frustration involved, but could look artificial (many clip-ons do not have a true bowknot). In the early 1950s, Cutter Cravat, Inc. designed a clip-on with a pre-tied bow with a metal clasp giving an improved look.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bow tie

Date Made

1952-1955

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2016.4.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Metal
Plastic

Color

Blue
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 1.125 in
Width: 5.125 in
Length: 2 in

Inscriptions

stamped on clip: Cutter Bow/ Hand-Tied