A beautiful vintage 1970s Robert Talbott handmade all-silk necktie, originally sold through the prestigious Kansas City department store Mailliard's. This handsome mid-1970s tie features a rich dark brown ground accented by diagonal bands of soft sky blue, creating a sophisticated yet distinctly period-appropriate 1970s color combination.
The tie retains both of its original labels, including the black "By Hand / Finest All Silk by Talbott" label and the Mailliard's keeper-loop label reading "Mailliard's Prairie Village, Country Club Plaza." Even more unusually, it retains its original $7.00 price tag, providing a wonderful piece of vintage retail provenance that shows this tie was an upscale item, the equivalent of spending $45 on a tie today.
The generous 4-inch-wide blade and 56-inch length are characteristic of the wider neckwear fashionable during the 1970s. The handmade construction and luxurious all-silk fabric reflect Robert Talbott's reputation for producing exceptionally fine men's neckwear.
A wonderful choice for a vintage menswear wardrobe, 1970s fashion collection, or anyone who appreciates beautifully made American neckwear of the Disco era.
Measurements:
Length: 56 inches
Widest point: 4 inches
Narrowest point: 1 1/8 inches
Material: 100% silk
Era: Circa 1975–1978
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition. Please examine all photographs carefully for the best representation of the tie's condition. A particularly handsome example of 1970s Robert Talbott handmade neckwear, made even more special by its original Mailliard's labels and surviving price tag.
