Ivory ruffled necktie designed by Serrano and worn by Fats Domino

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

This ivory silk ruffled necktie was worn by Fats Domino. The tie is thin with square tips on the blade and tail, and is made from silk satin. The satin is turned with the wrong side facing and then box-pleated and sewn to the blade, with a thin piece of ivory velvet bisecting the ruffled pleats. A label is sewn onto the back of the blade with red embroidered text reading: "IMPORTED SILK / by / Serrano / LOS ANGELES".

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