Vintage 1940s Swing Tie Mens Silk Hand Knit Necktie Monogram Initial M Guy Laroche blouse work horses

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From the 1950s here's a striking formal party dress

this blouse looks like it saw little use and was very well cared for over the years

The dress has a V shaped neckline and a fairly deep V open back

Waist: 26” around unstretched

Vintage 1940s Swing Tie Mens Silk Hand Knit Necktie Monogram Initial M Guy Laroche blouse work horsesThis is a fabulous hand knit silk tie featuring an embroidered initial M on its centre. Knit ties first appeared during the 1920s in Europe and were considered to be appropriate for working classes as typically they would be knit by a member of the household in linen or wool as a cheap alternative to a silk store bought tie. During the 1930s, they became more fashionable and people began using silk. After WWII, they began to be mass produced on