This and That About Neckties

Happy Columbus Day!

While Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas on October 12, 1492, the holiday is celebrated on the second Monday here in the states, so I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing (or exciting) three day weekend.

Columbus set sail with a fleet of three ships: the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. I refer to the two ships on this red 50’s vintage tie as the Pinta and Santa Maria because they were both smaller and both of these sailing vessels are the same size.  This skinny tie is also special because it sports pleats between the two printed ships.  It is a really special mid century tie.