TV Test Pattern necktie. Before our current 24 hour news cycle, these patterns would grace late-night and early morning television screens -- when there was such thing as a "sign-off" time. An icon of post World War II design, test patterns were broadcast to the public daily to allow regular tweaks by home television set owners and TV shop repair technicians. Features in the pattern were included allowing for users to adjust focus and contrast settings. When broadcasters transitioned to color television, the SMPTE color bars replaced the black and white test pattern image.
Shown: dove grey on black; black on silver, black on charcoal, black on dark silver, black on steel. Original illustration based 1939 RCA TK-1 monoscope card. Hand-printed in our Detroit studio.
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• Pattern: Screen printed tv test pattern.
• Fabric: Silky-soft microfiber.
• Printing ink: Non-toxic, waterbased ink.
• Print size: 20" from bottom point.
• Tie Size: Choose standard or narrow.
• Color: Many! Your choice from dropdown menu.
• Care: Hand wash, spot clean, or dry clean.
• Creases and folds? Gently iron medium.
• Condition: Brand new with tags.
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► CUSTOMIZE IT! You can get creative with other colors too, this design looks great in almost any color combo! You can order this design on any of our over 75 tie fabric colors and 100 printing ink colors.
Prefer a different tie fabric color* or printing ink color than what is listed in the menu choices? YES we can do that!!! They're perfect for groomsmen and wedding parties. Get the colorway of your dreams for just $5 more!
*Please note not all custom colors are available in skinny or XL
► Select "custom" (for $6 additional) in the menu. ►
...and simply let us know the colors you'd like in the 'notes to seller' field when you check out.
► COLOR COMBINATIONS
As a general rule, dark inks go best with light ties and light inks play well with dark ties. Light with light and dark with dark can be subtle at best and invisible at worst, we'll contact you if it's a definite no-go. If you have any questions about whether or not your combination will work, contact us before you order!
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• Nice Package! Gorgeous blond wood tie boxes or sleek black paperboard gift boxes available right here:
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✉ ✉ ✉ ✉ ✉ SHIPPING ✉ ✉ ✉ ✉ ✉
✉ US: USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days)
✉ International: USPS First Class (see times below)
✉ Canada and most of Europe, shipping takes 2+ weeks on average.
✉ Australia, NZ, Pacific Rim: 21+ days on average
✉ Rest of world: 2-3 weeks.
✉ IF YOU NEED IT SOONER: We can arrange Priority or Express International for you at an additional fee, to be billed after you order.
✉ US RUSH ORDERS: We can arrange Express (1-2 business days + guarantee) for an additional fee, to be billed after you order.
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►TIE MEASUREMENTS:
Standard: [regular office guy] (3.25-4" wide) 58" long
Narrow: [modern, hip guy ] (2.25-3" wide) 58" long
►PRINT MEASUREMENTS:
This print extends approx. 20" from the bottom point; perfect to be seen from under a vest or jacket.
► To see design placement of this tie, check out the line art in the 4th image above.
► Need more than two? Check out our wedding packages right here - just look for the number you need and put the design name, ink color and tie color in the 'notes to seller' when you're checking out:
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