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Title |
San Mateo County Sheriff Tie Clip, c. 1979-1989 |
Object Name |
Clip, Tie |
Description |
San Mateo County Sheriff Tie Clip, c. 1979-1989. Was part of Jimmy L. Dorris' uniform; he served with the Sheriff's department from approximately 1979-1989. Gold colored metal tie clip is rectangular with a spring-hinged rectangular clip on back with curved edges along the length which are notched on the sides for gaining grip on the tie and horizontal indentations on the flat end where finger goes to gain grip when opening and closing. Front is smooth with a metal star-shaped "badge" in the center. Badge has an embossed image in the center of a figure standing with a staff and animals in the foreground, water and a ship in the background and "EUREKA" in embossed lettering at top. Image is surrounded by a blue porcelain inlaid circle with gold lettering that reads, "SAN MATEO COUNTY / SHERIFF." The six star tips are embossed with a vine-like pattern. |
Date |
c. 1979-1989 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2021.096.005 |
Dimensions |
H-0.75 W-2 D-0.625 inches |
Dimension Details |
.75 x 2 x .625 |
Collection |
3D - Clothing |
Inscription Text |
"SAN MATEO COUNTY / SHERIFF" (gold lettering on blue circle in front); "EUREKA" (embossed above image in front center) |
Provenance |
Belonged to Jimmy L. Dorris who retired from the San Mateo County Sheriffs Department in 1989. He was also Chief of Police in Colma from 1974 to 1979. He was also a bailiff in North County court before its closing and served as a detective in several capacities during his time there. |
Notes |
"A tie clip (also tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp)[1] is a clothing accessory that is used to clip a tie to the underlying shirt front, preventing it from swinging and ensuring that the tie hangs straight, resulting in a neat, uniform appearance. "Tie clips are commonly made of metal and often have decorative patterns or embellishments. Some clips have a small badge indicating membership to a club or some other affiliation, or some other commemorative token, in a similar manner to the way in which ties themselves may be used as signs of membership. The use of tie clips gained prominence during the 1920s, during which period the use of straight ties made of delicate materials such as silk became more fashionable, and they largely came to replace the more traditional tie pin.[1]" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie_clip 11/30/2021] |
Search Terms |
Costume Accessories Dorris, Jimmy L. San Mateo County San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Department Sheriffs |
Subjects |
Insignia Sheriffs |
People |
Dorris, Jimmy L. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Linda Kathleen Forlenza |