I made a wholesale bulk purchase of Mr. & Mrs. Jenkins clothing and accessories.  So many items came to us from this couple that eventually we all began crying out: “Jenkins” while pricing or selling much of their things.  I was particularly fond of this hand painted tie dating to the 1940s and decided it must be shared with the world.  It sat on my desk for a while when one of my friends excited exclaimed: “There’s a signature on that tie!” (What do you want, she’s into calligraphy.)  Lo an behold, when you turn this tie to the side it morphs from a colorful urn like set of squiggles into Edwin Jenkins signature and it’s reverse with the center of the tie acting as a mirror of sorts.  Make this tie part of your collection and let Edwin Jenkins, Attorney at Law (as his card I found in a suit pocket alerted me) live on forever.

Measurements

52 inches in length

4.5 inches wide in front

2.5 inches wide in back

Condition

Great shape with only slight discoloration in the lining which can not be seen while wearing.

Grade: Very good

All silk red tie features a colorful array of fruit on the Tree of Knowledge.  The snake, the tree, the apple.  It’s all there.  This tie was originally sold to Edwin Jenkins here in downtown Portland at Meier & Frank, a department store recently bought out by Macy’s.

Measurements

51 inches in length

4.5 inches wide in front

1.75 inches wide in back

Condition

Great shape with no flaws to note.

Grade: Excellent