Show us your TIES

[jamespowers]

I'm going to date it 1953.

Not 1951?

 

[Quigley Brown]

Not 1951?

'51 models were still some wide ones. This one looks like one from those 'transition' years when they were starting to narrow, but still used that shiney material. That little printed crest in the middle sure looks like one I've seen a lot of in my mid-50s ties. That's why I said 1953. I could be totally wrong, though, and it's a 1940s that just didn't get made wide enough....lol

 

[thunderw21]

It's also acetate but it's the smoothest acetate I've seen. Must be some kind of a blend; all other acetate ties I've seen have been rough to the touch.
This one feels like plain rayon.

 

[Feraud]

Not the best quality photo.
Here is another Arco "Luxury Tie".

Unlike the earlier one I posted -
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad245/Feraud1/Clothes/DSC08284.jpg

this current one is lined in red.

 

[Widebrim]

Send her address to Widebrim. I know he has quite a few that are perfect candidates.

And you know why!lol

 

[Widebrim]

I would concur with QB's estimate of about 1953. The width, pattern, and fabric all point to the Mr. T transition period (c.1952-54), just before average tie width went down to 2".

 

[Widebrim]

Not the best quality photo.
Here is another Arco "Luxury Tie".

Unlike the earlier one I posted -
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad245/Feraud1/Clothes/DSC08284.jpg

this current one is lined in red.

Arco did make some good ties.

 

[jamespowers]

And you know why!lol

Well, if they don't work as ties......

 

[jamespowers]

'51 models were still some wide ones. This one looks like one from those 'transition' years when they were starting to narrow, but still used that shiney material. That little printed crest in the middle sure looks like one I've seen a lot of in my mid-50s ties. That's why I said 1953. I could be totally wrong, though, and it's a 1940s that just didn't get made wide enough....lol

I just figured I would be difficult.
However, I have seen ties that were drycleaned by idiots. They could make a 40s tie look like a 60s tie.

 

[thunderw21]

Another '50s tie today.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Nice ones, thunder'! You're on a roll!!

 

[Quigley Brown]

Another '50s tie today.

Countess Mara....:eusa_clap

 

[Widebrim]

Another '50s tie today.

That is a keeper! Countess Mara did make some good ones in the early days (hey, she was from Italy). How is it that you can find so many good ties in Iowa?

 

[Quigley Brown]

That is a keeper! Countess Mara did make some good ones in the early days (hey, she was from Italy). How is it that you can find so many good ties in Iowa?

I have three CMs from one sale back in Iowa. I'll try and post them soon.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Not particularly flashy, but has the hallmarks of a '40s tie so I bought it. No labels though.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Then there' this little number. I'm not usually a big fan of hand painted ties but this one caught my attention. Turns out it's not vintage at all. Very nice silk though, and I like the artwork. Tag is totally modern and glued on.

 

[Widebrim]

Then there' this little number. I'm not usually a big fan of hand painted ties but this one caught my attention. Turns out it's not vintage at all. Very nice silk though, and I like the artwork. Tag is totally modern and glued on.

It is still a nice hand-painted job, Gene.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

pic stolen from one of my eBay auctions (still running chaps, bid it up! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300435655596&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT).

This Wonderful tie arrived in a lot with a pile of other wonderful ties. Woven silk; borcade-ish weave. Fantastic. I'll post better pics as an [edit] to this post tomorrow.

bk

 

[jamespowers]

pic stolen from one of my eBay auctions (still running chaps, bid it up! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300435655596&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT).

This Wonderful tie arrived in a lot with a pile of other wonderful ties. Woven silk; borcade-ish weave. Fantastic. I'll post better pics as an [edit] to this post tomorrow.

bk

Nice tie and suit. I wish that suit would fit me. :eusa_doh:

 

[thunderw21]