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Bow Ties

Shangas

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1920s wool, Block and Kuhl Co.

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Oooh, I like this one!
 

Flat Foot Floey

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HBK I really like the bowties. But can you explain how to date them? Stripes are almost timeless. So the size and shape is...smaller than 40s? As far as I know bowties started to get small again in the 50s...but narrow and straight batwing style?
 

Flat Foot Floey

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Yes, I think ties are much easiert to date. Of course the labels are comparable. I should buy 100 more ties to be able to compare them^
 
Bowties are extremely difficult to date. I've never been able to work out a good general system. Obviously the Palm Beach labels give some info on date depending upon who the makers/owners are. but a generic silk striped tie? :eusa_doh:

I guess there's something to be gleaned from the patents stated on the size adjustment portion. I'm not a great fan of bowties so i don't own many, so I don't have many to compare.[huh]

bk
 

SkyCapt.

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East Coast
I have been wearing bow ties for 10 years now. They tend to contrast cigars aficionados, mild & subtle in the beginning then robust & flavorful as time goes on.
 

Espee

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548
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southern California
I've seen Countess Mara bows which are sold tied, and they are tightly attached to the "hang card" for the store display. One might start to wonder, "Can I untie it and then tie it myself, or is it of that other kind?" and the card is keeping you from getting a good look. BUT... there is a diagram of "How to Tie a Bow Tie" attached, so there's the answer.
 

jodbirch

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I've recently acquired a few Countess Mara bow ties. They were packaged in an obvious "untied" state, so I knew they were self-tie! They seem to be good quality, and they have some unique designs.
 

jodbirch

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"Three new bow ties from Beau Ties Ltd."

Very nice trio of bow ties! I like the polka dots! I only have one polka dotted bow tie at the moment (black with white dots), but I hope to be adding more soon to my collection.
 

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