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Bow tie donated by Soul Train dancer Thomas "Tom Tom" Evans

Undated artifact

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

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

This black bow tie is similar in appearance to one worn by dancer Thomas "Tom Tom" Evans on the television show "Soul Train" in 1983. The bow tie is made of black polyester satin. The bow is pre-tied. The collar band is adjustable, with a loop closure at the end of the band and a hook closure at the opposite side of the bow tie.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2015.30.4

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