Object Timeline

1980

  • Work on this object began.

1989

  • Work on this object ended.

2017

  • We acquired this object.

2018

2025

  • You found it!

Necktie, 1980s

This is a Necktie. It was designed by Michele De Lucchi and made by Memphis. It is dated 1980s and we acquired it in 2017. Its medium is silk and its technique is printed on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Antonio Soddu. It is credited Gift of Antonio Soddu.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 141.6 × 5.1 cm (55 3/4 in. × 2 in.)

Cite this object as

Necktie, 1980s; Designed by Michele De Lucchi (Italian, b. 1951); Made by Memphis (Italy); silk; H x W: 141.6 × 5.1 cm (55 3/4 in. × 2 in.); Gift of Antonio Soddu; 2017-64-4

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