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Truman, the former haberdasher, was always meticulous about his appearance. He often wore bowties during his time in the Senate. Mrs. Truman did not care for her husband's bow ties.

Bow Tie 1 Bug and mushroom motif on brown ground.
Bow Tie 2 Red devil pattern on blue ground. Invizo Size Bow Tie, sold by Calvin Curtis, 60 East 55 St. NY
Bow Tie 3 White diamonds and small oblong green shapes on gray ground
Bow Tie 4 "Orange, white and black pattern on green ground.
The Original Adusto Tie"
Bow Tie 5 "Dark blue with blue and turquoise dyed designs.
Made for Sulka & Company, 6 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, London, Paris, New York"
Bow Tie 6 "Navy and purple blocks on white ground.
Made for Saks & Co. 661 5th Ave. New York"
Bow Tie 7 "Orange and blue fish on red ground.
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  • Title: Bow Ties
  • Contributor: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, National Park Service
  • Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/hstr/image/obj/bowties_exb_HSTR23245.html
  • National Park Service Catalog Number: HSTR 23216 HSTR 23222 HSTR 23231 HSTR 23224 HSTR 23215 HSTR 23237 HSTR 23245
  • Measurements: L 82.0, W 5,6, T 0.3 cm L 84.4, W 4.4, T 0.3 cm L 81.9, W 4.6, T 0.3 cm L 80.7, W 5.0, T 0.3 cm L 76.4, W 5.4, T 0.3 cm L 83.5, W 6.0, T 0.3 cm L 77.0, W 5.4, T 0.3 cm
  • Materials: Silk, metal, fabric, rayon, metal
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, National Park Service

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