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Bow Ties

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Interesting pattern. It, along with the last two, are a testament to just how much detail can be packed in a small space.
Far nicer than plain modern ones.
 

DamianM

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Yesterday I found three 20s (I think) bow ties:

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Nice! Most of the ones I find are exploded. Literally, the silk on them explodes into shreds.

These are called Shield Bow ties.
 

fedoralover

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After seeing many vintage photo's of bow ties with polka dots, I had to pick up a few even though they're not my favorite. As long as the dots aren't too big and look clownish I don't mind them. Here's one I got.




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Edward

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Nice. I like polka dots. For me, it's not the size of the dots that dictates whether a tie looks clownish, but the size of the bow itself. Neat 30s-50s bows, great; huge 70s bow ties.... fancy dress.
 

fedoralover

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Nice. I like polka dots. For me, it's not the size of the dots that dictates whether a tie looks clownish, but the size of the bow itself. Neat 30s-50s bows, great; huge 70s bow ties.... fancy dress.

You are right Edward, the size of the tie does make a huge difference. I should have mentioned that as well.

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Quetzal

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After seeing many vintage photo's of bow ties with polka dots, I had to pick up a few even though they're not my favorite. As long as the dots aren't too big and look clownish I don't mind them. Here's one I got.




fedoralover

I've got this exact same tie, but in blue.

-Quetzal
 

fedoralover

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I've seen duplicates of this tie in blue and red. It may have been fairly popular as I have seen quite a few like it. I purchased these two brown polka dot ones too but as you can see they are a different style than the red one.



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fedoralover

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I found these two at St. Vinnies today. The narrow one is a vintage Beau Brummel, the wider one is a newer Ralph Lauren Polo. $1.80 each. Both in great shape. The pic isn't the greatest. They look better in person.



fedoralover
 

Quetzal

One of the Regulars
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I found these two at St. Vinnies today. The narrow one is a vintage Beau Brummel, the wider one is a newer Ralph Lauren Polo. $1.80 each. Both in great shape. The pic isn't the greatest. They look better in person.



fedoralover

So is IS possible to find Bow-Ties at thrift stores! I'll need to keep my eyes peeled the next time that I go!

-Quetzal
 

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