Necktie worn by Reverend Ike

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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.

A black necktie designed by Stefano Ricci and worn by Reverend Ike. The silk necktie is solidly black and heavily embellished with black thread embroidery and small black rhinestones laid out in a diamond pattern. The back of the necktie is satin textured and features black satin keeper loop above a black label. At the top of the label is embroidered white text that reads [LUXURY / COLLECTION / BY] above an embroidered white rectangular frame with white embroidered text inside that reads [STEFANO RICCI]. Also sewn to the back of the tie is a small black tag with embroidered white text that reads [100% PURE SILK / MADE IN ITALY / DRY CLEANING].

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