Historical information

This tie was purchased from M.J. Ward, Draper, 183 Nelson Place, Williamstown Pier by George Dalzell Saker, a Williamstown resident, and the donor's father (circa 1920s).
Michael Joseph Ward, J.P. and his spouse, Isabella (nee Livingstone) were tragically drowned in Hobson's Bay, Williamstown on 28 November 1925 in a yachting accident.

Significance

Example of an article of clothing stocked in a Nelson Place, Williamstown drapery business in the early part of the 20th century

Physical description

Long black silk tie with sellers label on the back.

Inscriptions & markings

On the label In red lettering: "ALL SILK"
On the label, black lettering on white background: "M.J. WARD/NELSON PLACE/WILLIAMSTOWN PIER"