Collection Highlights

Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1

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Tie clip

Object Number: 
2005.2.1
Artist/Maker:
Artcraft
Date: 
1964
Medium: 
Metal, paper
Dimensions: 
Part (card backing): 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm) Overall (tie tack): 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (1.3 x 4.4 cm)
Marks: 
Inscription: on brooch: "109" Inscription: On backing card: "MY CHOICE" Inscription: On backing card: "Custom/Styled/By" Inscription: On backing card: "ARTCRAFT Copyright 1964" Inscription: On backing card: manufacturer's name and address
Description: 
Gold tone metal tie clip in form of a motor torpedo boat, PT 109; on card backing printed: "MY CHOICE/ Custom/ Styled/ By/ ARTCRAFT/ 4213 CONN. AVE. N. W./ WASH., D. C. 20008"
Credit Line: 
Gift of Judith E. and Andrew J. McGowan
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group