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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Tie Shaper

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Domestic Items or Equipment

Overview

A thin wooden piece of wood in the shape of a tie with an eyelet at the top.

Historical information

The tie shaper was used by men as a part of their costume accessory. It helped to keep the tie straight and not let them get crumpled up.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS1986.66

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Width

9.6000 cm

Height or length

46.5000 cm

Depth

0.5000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the front of the tie shaper in stamped lettering is "Ty Life KEEPS YOUR TIE IN SHAPE PATENTED AUST. NO 5309/28"

Public location

Last modified

Tuesday, 9 December, 2025

Completeness

83

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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