"J. Press Printed Yale Bulldog Purple Silk Tie" (New w/ JP Tag) (SOLD) Brunschwig & Fils and individuality in the sport

and individuality in the sport of kings

strongly marked

charming and unscrupulous

6 1/4" x 9 1/2"

Provenance: Arthur Ackermann & Son #50 East 57th St (gallery label so affixed on verso)

"J. Press Printed Yale Bulldog Purple Silk Tie" (New w/ JP Tag) (SOLD) Brunschwig & Fils and individuality in the sport58"L x 3. 25"W 100% silk Hand made in USA BB pink OCBD shirt sold separately Yale's mascot is a bulldog because of the original mascot, Handsome Dan, who was purchased in 1889 by a student named Andrew Graves. The dog became popular with students for his appearance, his willingness to be around crowds and bands, and his fierce reaction to the color crimson and tigers, which represented rivals Harvard and Princeton. Yale was the first American