Created by:

Unidentified  Search this

Worn by:

Eugene Allen, American, 1919 - 2010  Search this

Medium:

satin, metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 2 1/8 × 4 5/8 × 1 in. (5.4 × 11.7 × 2.5 cm)

Type:

tuxedoes

bow ties

Place used:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place made:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1980s

Description:

Tuxedo bow tie from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The black bow tie has a satin fabric with a slight sheen. The reverse has a metal tie clip engraved with [ORMOND RUST RESIST].

Topic:

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Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen

Object number:

2018.5.1.3

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Clothing-Historical

Adornment

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f9e96cef-ed22-4587-a865-d20cd885950a

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.5.1.3