Historical information
Probably purchased from 'The Tie Shop', a British franchise that commenced operation in Australia in the early 1980s.
Physical description
Silk bow tie (ready made) with adjustable collar band. Dark navy blue with red, yellow and green flower and leaf pattern.|Also include is a yellow card giving location of 'The Tie Shop' outlets in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. On reverse side are graphic descriptions of tying a tie.
Inscriptions & markings
on collar band - Santostefano by Italo Ferretti
