Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2012

The Acquisitions

David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2011–June 2012


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Man's necktie

1970s
Worn by George T. M. Shackelford
Designer Pierre Cardin
Length: 1420 mm (55 7/8 in.)
Printed float-weave patterned silk

Classification: Costumes

Culture: French

Place of Creation: France

Accession number: 2011.2080

Description: Navy blue silk necktie printed with pattern of white faux batik and polka dots. Label on back reads: "Pierre Cardin Made in France Paris SOIE"

Provenance/Ownership History: 1970s, purchased by George Shackelford, Boston; 2011, gift of George Shackelford to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 21, 2011)

Gift of George T.M. Shackelford