Handsome Lot of Vintage 1950's 'Purple & Paisley' on sale Neckties

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(3) Vintage 1940's 'Purple & Paisley' Design Ties

Backgrounder:

*By 1943, men were tired of drab conservatism. They turned to new, bold colors and big geometric designs. Set against bland grey and blue suits they brought joy to the wearer and those around him. Maroon, green, brown, blue, and gold were saturated colors. Patriotic red, blue and white in abstract patterns were also very popular. Tie lengths fluctuated between 45 and 47 inches long coordinating with the rise and fall of men's trousers. By 1950 ties lengths reached 50 inches. Geometric, curly lines, monograms, and art deco style patterns were painted in bright colors of blue, red, gold and brown. Animals, plants, flowers, birds, western, and tropical printed themes were everywhere. Handpainted ties were often themed around the wearer's hobbies and interests, like painting, fishing, sailing or hunting. Handpainted ties needed a large canvas, so naturally neckties grew to be 4.5 to 5 inches wide. They were given nicknames “scrambled egg ties” for the mix of muddled circles and darts the patterns created or Belly Warmers.

Tie Condition:

This particular group of ties up for auction is in Good original condition!

Rest assured all of our ties have been professionally cleaned and carefully steamed with properly rolled edges. Our dry cleaner is one of the top vintage clothing/wedding gown restorers in So. Cal!! That said, it is not unusual for them to completely and carefully disassemble each tie..WOW! Prior to cleaning, original components, i.e. lining, stitching and tie material are often separated for spotting, repair, treatment and finally cleaning of each component prior to reassembly with the original stitching. The ties are then custom tailored back to original configuration with ends to best V proportion and finally a proper steam treatment carefully rolling, not pressing, the edges.

We take pride is these beautiful pieces of wearable art and want to make sure that we make every effort to properly restore, preserve and clean our ties for the BEST possible result and the new owners enjoyment.

As mentioned, these ties are in Good original condition and are on sale still very presentable! However, despite best restoration efforts, these ties are probably best suited for a costumer, prop master or vintage display, not the purist collector. Although not very noticeable, there is some very light yellowing/discoloration on inner silk linings. These ties still have a beautiful sheen and the spine stitching is excellent however, there is evidence of either moth, knot burn or moisture stain blemishes. This group of ties measure roughly 52-53” long and is 3 1/2 to 4” at widest point.

All ties are a traditional Rayon/Silk common during the 1940's and 1950's. A handsome and very unique grouping of ties.

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RetroActive Vintage

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