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© Copyright of The Myeeeer Emporium Ltd

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© Copyright of The Myeeeer Emporium Ltd

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Advertising as well as useful tool

Physical description

cardboard tie press, shaped to press tie

Inscriptions & markings

(part of) Jiffy tie press "The Parkchester". Australia's finest Ready-Tailored Suit - 120 different fittings for men of every shape and size Exclusive to The Myer Store for Men ... on the Fourth Floor. (reverse side) The Myer Emporium Ltd Melbourne JIFFY TIE PRESS patent applied for DIRECTIONS- Moisten opposite of form by holding under Tap for a few seconds. Shake off excess water and insert in tie with wet side against front-sliding on with thumb and fingers over paraffine edges until smooth. Allow 15 minutes or until needed. Will not stain tie. Results guaranteed if directions are followed. Do not wet, or use iron on tie.
WILL LAST INDEFINITELY

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Identifier

VPFH 530

Production methods

mass produce

Materials

cardboard, "papaffine" coating on edges

Measurements

Length: 0.2 centimetres, Width: 48 centimetres, Height: 7.7 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/56ca9873400d0c2558a59fe2

Accessed 5 June 2026

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