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Man's necktie
Fabric designed by: Marjatta Metsovaara (Finnish, born in 1927)
For: Tampella
Made by: Margaret M. Eskridge (American)
For: Tampella
Made by: Margaret M. Eskridge (American)
American (of Finnish fabric)
1960s
Medium/Technique
Screen-printed cotton twill; rayon(?) grosgrain ribbon
Dimensions
Height x width (max.): 51 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (130.8 x 4.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert T. and Margaret M. Eskridge to honor and preserve the international significance of Finnish contemporary arts and design, which flourished between 1950 and 1980
Accession Number2007.517
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionStraight, narrow necktie with square ends, made of cotton twill printed with pink and red abstract pattern; black grosgrain ribbon loop on back. Part of selvedge marking ("...SOVAARA") visible at narrow end.
ProvenanceMade by Margaret M. Eskridge for Robert T. Eskridge, late 1960s; Gift to the MFA, June 27, 2007