Cheney Brothers Jacquard Satin Tie Silk, 1921
Cheney Brothers Jacquard Satin Tie Silk, 1921
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- Description
- Length of a Cheney Brothers silk neckwear fabric. Drapey satin fabric, jacquard woven with two shuttles, meant to be used for men's neckwear. Conventionalized floral meander pattern in purple, with shading effects, on black ground. Some shattering in center of sample. (W. 24 in., 36 in.).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- tie silk
- fabric length
- date made
- 1921
- maker
- Cheney Brothers
- place made
- United States: Connecticut, Manchester, South Manchester
- Physical Description
- silk (overall material)
- black (overall color)
- purple (overall color)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 yd x 24 in;.9144 m x 60.96 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T04277.000
- catalog number
- T04277.000
- Credit Line
- Gift of Cheney Brothers
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- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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