Show us your TIES

[Michael A]

Love that tie Michael. It looks great with the suit and hat combo.

Thanks Bob. I really need to start getting my collection into action more often. I've also taken up a liking for the ascot style too. It's very comfortable to wear and great when a bit chilly. Or a bit hot.

Michael

 

[RomanImperator]

Two scores from the other day. $1.30 each at Amvets:

Swordfish tie. Superba in Bur Mil. I'm guessing 40's, early 50's.



Second, one of my new favs; a vintage Arrow tie. It's really thin and coming apart in some parts in the back. I managed to press and steam it into wearable condition
I'm guessing 30's due to the pattern. Can anyone advise??



I'd like to hear other's opinions on when they are from.

 

[Michael A]

Love that swordfish tie. I'm afraid I'm no help in dating the ties. I could use some schooling in that myself. I found a few yesterday, but my photos turned out crap. I will put one up, though, that isn't vintage, but of a vintage subject.
DSCN0451 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
NWT from the early 90s. Ha ha.

Michael

 

[BobHufford]

Two scores from the other day.

I love them both! Nice finds.

Michael -- the Stooges tie is awesome.

 

[Michael A]

A few more that I found yesterday, or was it the day before. The memory goes first.
DSCN0489 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A threesome of woolies to start.
DSCN0501 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Gotta love some cashmere.
DSCN0495 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
The other side of the tag that says All says Wool
DSCN0498 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
The local favorite from down the road. And probably my favorite of theirs that I have found so far.

Michael

 

[Michael A]

Next up,
DSCN0490 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Three of dubious distinction.
DSCN0497 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Bleeding Madras, they must have sold a lot of those at Bremer's because I think every one I have came from there.
DSCN0496 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
This one may be cotton too, but mainly it's the richness of the colors that I found irresistible.
I guess I missed the label on the ultra skinny. It's a Metcalf and I would guess 50s from the look of the label

Michael

 

[Michael A]

Lastly, a mixed lot
DSCN0491 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0494 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
The top one a regimental for the Old Highlanders 42nd.
DSCN0493 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A Resilio sold in Moline Illinois.
DSCN0492 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And finally what is probably the only real vintage one in the lot, a Superba originally sold by Cameron Clothing in Vinton Iowa. I looked up Cameron the other day when I got a hat labeled from there and found they started business in 1903 and are still in business in Vinton.

Michael

 

[BobHufford]

Nice ones Michael!

 

[Michael A]

Nice ones Michael!

Thanks Bob. There are a couple in there I like rather well and the rest were 50 cents. Ha ha.

Michael

 

[Michael A]

Another of my ties escaped the closet to see a little street time. Unknown vintage, polyester, Story Cravats.
DSCN0719 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
I don't think I posted this one before because I had to cut the thrift price tag off to wear it.
DSCN0711 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0722 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

I seem to have a pile of them I've never photogged. Will have to get around to that one of these days when it's a bit warmer outside.

Michael

 

[dh66]

Great texture on that one Michael!

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[Michael A]

Great texture on that one Michael!

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Yes, I like the texture and the way they worked the colors into this one. And just the colors generally. I need to wear these more often.

Michael

 

[hatsRme]

Hard to believe, but I've never ventured into this lovely thread before. It will be even harder to believe when you see my tie photos, below...

Imagine, I went to a high school where the boys were (and still are!) required to wear a tie. So, my collection began in the summer of 1969, (the summer just before I started high school) when I was exploring my grandparents' "abandoned" home.

A few years after my grandfather passed away in 1952, my grandmother abruptly moved out to escape the memories, and left anything SHE didn't need behind. The family owned the building, so she wasn't made to clean out anything, even leaving many jars of her homemade pickles in the pantry. The family business was downstairs, so she knew she could return to retrieve anything at any time, but she NEVER did.

Fast-forward back to the summer before my freshman year in high school, again 1969. I was up there checking out my uncle's old darkroom and the billiard table (no pockets, real billiards) when I ventured into the former master bedroom, and opened the walk-in closet door. (Cue the harps...) On the back of the door, hanging exactly as my grandfather had left them in 1952 were all of his ties, some still with price tags. I remember one from Filenes in Boston, for .33! Fully aware of the value of the find due to my upcoming school dress code, I cleaned off the rack, thus beginning my lifelong accumulation of neck and bowties. Along the way, in a tie-wearing corporate career, as well as in my own business, I was fortunate to have the resource of Filene's Basement in Boston. For many years they had quarterly tie sales, where ties which normally retailed for up to $100 were sold for $3 each. So, four times a year for many years I would make it my business to watch for and attend (first thing in the morning) these sales, usually grabbing only ten ties per sale.

Then, there were my father's ties...

So, what we have here is three generations of ties, (actually four generations, since my son has contributed and wears them now) some number just over 800. The last group is the largest.

 

[BobHufford]

So, what we have here is three generations of ties, some number just over 800. The last group is the largest.

Great story Charlie! Now that you've found us we expect a detailed photo spread of each and every one. You can start with your Granddad's and work your way up.

 

[Michael A]

Great story Charlie! Now that you've found us we expect a detailed photo spread of each and every one. You can start with your Granddad's and work your way up.

Bob, you took the words right out of my mouth. ha ha. Hear that Charlie?

Michael

 

[hatsRme]

I was afraid of that...

 

[Michael A]

Another tie snuck out of the closet today.
DSCN0799 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Unlabeled silk. Either my eyes or my camera are having some color trouble as the red appears much more maroon to me in person. I'm not prepared to call it either way though.
DSCN0800 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Charlie, is that a scale built into your valet? If so that is too cool for words.

Michael

 

[dh66]

Hard to believe, but I've never ventured into this lovely thread before. It will be even harder to believe when you see my tie photos, below...

DAAAAAAAAAAAMN.........



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[dh66]

Nice one Michael!

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[Michael A]

Nice one Michael!

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Thanks Dale. I see from looking back at my photo the tie was the only color in my otherwise monochrome outfit.

Michael