Collection Challenge #182 - Vintage Bow Ties

Melissa from Andromeda Vintage challenged me to show my collection of bow ties. I have a stash of them in my studio that have been collected primarily for crafting. I let some of my fancier ones go this year in a craft project, but still have some fun ones left.

Interesting the variety of shapes with a simple bow tie.

The classic black.

I think this bow tie is wisely named...the Butterfly Bow.

Here is my favorite holiday bow tie. If I was a fellow, I would be sporting this all during December.

The crafting project that I used these bow ties for most recently?  The little stands I made with old collars and vintage bow ties.
Thanks for the challenge Melissa.  If you have an idea for a future collection challenge leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____."  

P.S. The newspaper ads in the background are all from my stash of vintage newspaper from Lawrence, Kansas dated 1936.  I bought a library archive of newspaper when in Kansas a few years ago. A great resource for old advertising and such.

 

 

Comments

[Van]

Gorgeous collection. I love that little snowman, too!

[Maureen]

Hah! I LOVE the red Season's Greetings one too! How awesome would it be to wear? I would wear it too - yes, I have a collection of ties (bow and long) that I used to wear a lot at work! I would always get compliments on them... who says ties are just for guys anyway?

[Sheryl Remy]

How fun. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Sheryl

[Dawn @ We Call It Junkin]

Hi Laurie, I've been reading your blog a long time, since before I started my own, in fact. I started a weekly link-up a few weeks ago called We Call It Olde, and wanted to invite you. I don't know whether you ever do link-ups (parties) but if you do, any of your posts would be ideal, its for vintage/ antiques / history. I love how you photographed the bow ties on the newspaper backgrounds, makes for great photos. Take care -Dawn @ www.wecallitjunkin.com

[Kathy]

Love that big butterfly tie and the ad for "odd pants" - lol!

[Melissa]

I kind of thought my challenge might stump you...what was I thinking. :-)
They're all adorable, but I think that little red Christmas one would make a really cute hair accessory. Oooo, or clip it to a pearl necklace for a holiday party. Cute!

[Erica]

How funny that even though I was loving the vintage bowties, I was really intrigued by the newspaper in the background. Then you go and mention where you got it. Thanks for reading my mind!

I think you should wear those cute bowties. Everyday. Add your silly vintage glasses and make it your signature style. What do you think?

~Erica

[tammy]

I'd wear that xmas bowtie and I'm not a fellow!!!

[Musings from Kim K.]

I agree with Erica. I think you need to model a few bow ties. PS. Your snowman is adorable!!

[Melissa]

What's not to love!?
Bow ties-vintage ads-Lawrence, Kansas=perfection!!!
I too think you should find a way to wear the holiday tie...so cute!

[vintage grey]

Love them all and I would also love you to model them! So fun! Happy Thanksgiving to you! xo Heather