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Posted 8 months ago
Hunter
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I recently came across this fun tie, whose pattern features various archaeological dig tools. The smaller white label reads: "Tools" National Museum of American History.
I originally thought this might have been part of an older staff uniform, but then realized it was probably just a tie sold in the gift shop, maybe even just a few years ago...
Any ideas or tips on this guy?
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I'm sorry Hunter I hate wearing ties so the most you get is a like on this one ;-)
Thanks Walksoft & Bellin - they're certainly not for everyone. :)
Kevin, I've got an old round tuit I've been meaning to give you! It looks more like an ugly lime-green potholder than a wooden nickel, but I think the value is pretty much equivalent.
Thanks all for the loves!
I've got the pefect tie-tack for this one, lol
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/70573-att-kevin-aka-ar8jason
Kevin , Believe it or not, I posted a tie today, who would of thought. :-)
Those wrenches are great Kerry! I've got to work on my tie tack collection - I've got around 50 great ties but only a handful of tacks. One more thing to pick for ;)
Thanks Hunter, I have several Tacks and clips, not even close to Kevin's #, but have way more than Ties, Total of 4 Ties, two of which were issued from Uncle Sam.
hey Sean - it's hunter@collectorsweekly.com if you need it!
or maybe you meant a mailing address?
526 Second St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
happy friday y'all!
Happy Friday Hunter ! Nice tie :-)
Thanks Mani :) happy monday to you :/
of course! y'all feel free to come by for lunch anytime :)