Show us your TIES

[Widebrim]

I like the design and color. Is it lavender?

 

[Widebrim]

A few of my favorites...

I dig the two-tone purple and blue, the palm tree one, the leaf pattern, and the geometric boat (?) one. Any labels? (And how was your avatar photograph done? I like it.)

 

[Blackjack]

It's not really purple, that must be my camera it's a nice grey and maroon. The others photographed color correct though. I did the picture in photoshop....(time i changed it, not halloween anymore)

 

[Viktor]

Hey good fellows, I'm a new kid in town and have a couple questions.
Is this how you date ties (found this info on ebay)?
1930s - 44" long
1940s - 47" long
1950s - 51" long
Late 1950s, Early 60s - 53-54" long
1970s - ties were a/ 55" long
1990s - ties were a/ 58" long
Are there any particular brand ties to look for?

 

[Widebrim]

Hey good fellows, I'm a new kid in town and have a couple questions.
Is this how you date ties (found this info on ebay)?
1930s - 44" long
1940s - 47" long
1950s - 51" long
Late 1950s, Early 60s - 53-54" long
1970s - ties were a/ 55" long
1990s - ties were a/ 58" long
Are there any particular brand ties to look for?

The above is more or less correct, although variations existed within those time frames. For example, I've got a post WWII "Bold Look" tie that is less than 47" long, and naturally hangs above the stomach. Another way to date ties is by their widths. In the '30s, average length was about 3"; by the late-'40s, it was about 4". In the mid-'50s, it got back to around 3", but by the early'-60s, the width was typically between 2"-1". In the late-'60s/early-'70s, 5" was the norm, and then went back to about 2" by 1980. You can also date a tie, somewhat accurately, by its fiber content, the shape of its back "blade," the way it is sewn, the design, and even by the labels on it.

Regarding particular brands to look for, that depends on who you ask. For me, based on their designs, Hollyvogue, Wembley, Photie (ties with photos on them), Haband, and Cheney are desirable (not to mention those sold under the JC Penney "Towncraft" line). I also look for any California hand-painted ties. Others have a thing for Beau Brummell, Arrow, Van Heusen, Pilgrim, Sulka, and Rooster neckties, all good brands. For just about any collector of "vintage" ties, Countess Mara, Tina Lesser, Schiaparelli, and Salvador Dali' examples are collectable (especially the last label, specimens of which often sell for $100 or more).

 

[jamespowers]

The above is more or less correct, although variations existed within those time frames. For example, I've got a post WWII "Bold Look" tie that is less than 47" long, and naturally hangs above the stomach. Another way to date ties is by their widths. In the '30s, average length was about 3"; by the late-'40s, it was about 4". In the mid-'50s, it got back to around 3", but by the early'-60s, the width was typically between 2"-1". In the late-'60s/early-'70s, 5" was the norm, and then went back to about 2" by 1980. You can also date a tie, somewhat accurately, by its fiber content, the shape of its back "blade," the way it is sewn, the design, and even by the labels on it.

Regarding particular brands to look for, that depends on who you ask. For me, based on their designs, Hollyvogue, Wembley, Photie (ties with photos on them), Haband, and Cheney are desirable (not to mention those sold under the JC Penney "Towncraft" line). I also look for any California hand-painted ties. Others have a thing for Beau Brummell, Arrow, Van Heusen, Pilgrim, Sulka, and Rooster neckties, all good brands. For just about any collector of "vintage" ties, Countess Mara, Tina Lesser, Schiaparelli, and Salvador Dali' examples are collectable (especially the last label, specimens of which often sell for $100 or more).

A good summation. I just have to add the Botany and Signet brands.

 

[Viktor]

Gents, an excellent summation indeed!
Thanks

 

[Widebrim]

A good summation. I just have to add the Botany and Signet brands.

How could I have forgotten those? Any others we can recommend?

 

[rlk]

I like the design and color. Is it lavender?

Thanks. Its quite accurate on my monitor. Could call it lavender, maybe mauve if one prefers.

 

[jamespowers]

How could I have forgotten those? Any others we can recommend?

There are dozens and dozens but I can't remember them all. Andre for the risque---as well as Ricky, Damon for the cool and somewhat outlandish, Corsair Fleet, J. Galet for artsy and sometimes way out there, Regal, Superba, Palm Beach, Priestley's NorEast and many others.

 

[Widebrim]

Some good ones, and Suberba is one of my favorites, too. But where in the world was Corsair Fleet manufactured?

 

[jamespowers]

Some good ones, and Suberba is one of my favorites, too. But where in the world was Corsair Fleet manufactured?

I am not sure where they were made but they have interesting tags and some interesting patterns under their
belts.
Here are some labels from the KNOT group.

 

[Widebrim]

Yeah, I was going to post that from K.N.O.T. some time ago (clicking on it makes the image bigger).

 

[Kahuna]

Here's a few favorites I picked up over the years in thrift stores. Most of these came from one thrift store in Covina, CA where they would put about 50 ties in a bag and sell them for $2.95. Since moving to Idaho I haven't been near so lucky. Vintage ties and Hawaiian shirts are much harder to find here. It's the land of plaid.

left to right: no label, Hollyvogue, National Clothing Co., Gold Line

left to right: Hollyvogue, Signet, Wilson, Regal

 

[Talbot]

:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[Widebrim]

Here's a few favorites I picked up over the years in thrift stores. Most of these came from one thrift store in Covina, CA where they would put about 50 ties in a bag and sell them for $2.95. Since moving to Idaho I haven't been near so lucky. Vintage ties and Hawaiian shirts are much harder to find here. It's the land of plaid.

left to right: no label, Hollyvogue, National Clothing Co., Gold Line

left to right: Hollyvogue, Signet, Wilson, Regal

Very nice, especially the Hollyvogues, National Clothing(!), Signet, and Wilson! :eusa_clap
Covina? That's not too far from me...

 

[jamespowers]

Very nice, especially the Hollyvogues, National Clothing(!), Signet, and Wilson! :eusa_clap
Covina? That's not too far from me...

Wilson Brothers was a great old brand to add to your list as well.

 

[Feraud]

Arco tie, made of wool. 44x4"

 

[Widebrim]

^^Nice design. I would venture that it is likely from early in the Bold Look period ('44-'46), based on construction, and length; most (not all) later Bold Look ties had lining, and were longer. Also, the fact that such a design is found in a wool tie lends to my "suspicion," since such graphics were usually found in rayon, rayon/acetate, acetate, and sometimes silk.

 

[Quigley Brown]

Here's a few favorites I picked up over the years in thrift stores.

left to right: no label, Hollyvogue, National Clothing Co., Gold Line

left to right: Hollyvogue, Signet, Wilson, Regal

Good ones! I have the pheasant tie, also, but mine is red.