{"product_id":"rivetz-boston-voyager-midland-tie","title":"Rivetz of Boston Winged Lion Tie The Voyager Midland Michigan 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Rivetz of Boston necktie is a 1970s to 1980s polyester men's tie in navy blue with repeating gold winged lion motifs and a The Voyager Traditional Menswear Midland, Mich. store label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark navy ground, small gold emblems, classic width, and bright red tipping give it the traditional preppy look associated with mid-century and later Ivy style neckwear. The Midland retailer label adds a specific Michigan connection that makes this one especially interesting for collectors of regional menswear and local business history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Rivetz of Boston men's necktie\"\u003eRivetz of Boston men's necktie\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional men's necktie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1970s to 1980s based on the supplied research and construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e All polyester, as marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark navy blue with gold motifs and red tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rivetz of Boston, All Polyester. Additional label reads The Voyager Traditional Menswear, Midland, Mich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeating gold winged lion motif. No pattern or model name confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional, preppy, Ivy influenced emblem necktie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55 inches long as provided. Width not confirmed from photos, add if known.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Rivetz of Boston maker label, The Voyager Midland Michigan retailer label, contrasting red tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and wearable with noticeable minor construction wear but an overall clean presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe navy fabric and repeating gold motifs present evenly across the visible face of the tie, with the gold designs remaining clear and bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrasting red tipping remains present at the reverse ends and gives the tie an especially recognizable period detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitching around the reverse construction and label area is loose in places, as noted and visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe additional The Voyager Traditional Menswear label is loose at the stitching and shows fraying around its edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor handling and fabric wear are visible, but the tie presents well when viewed from the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivetz of Boston was established in 1921 and became associated with traditional emblem and club style neckwear. Small repeating motifs like this fit squarely into that menswear tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Voyager Traditional Menswear label names Midland, Michigan. 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