Necktie from a suit worn by Reverend Ike

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.

A pink necktie designed by Brioni and worn by Reverend Ike. The silk necktie is solidly dark pink. The back of the necktie features gold tone keeper loop that is a short chain. The chain ends sewn to the tie each have blackened molded text that reads [San Carlos]. A white fabric label is sewn to the back of the thin side of the tie. It has black embroidered text that reads [100% SETA-SILK-SOIE / HAND MADE IN ITALY / DRY CLEAN ONLY] and washing instruction symbols.

Catalog date

mid 20th-early 21st century

Recorded places

Italy, Europe

Recorded subjects

African American; Christianity; Clothing and dress; Fashion; Preaching; Radio; Religion

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