The Kansas River Flood of 1903 Necktie

Wear a piece of history with The Kansas River Flood of 1903 Necktie, featuring my original mixed-media artwork created for Episode 4: Early Memories Near Topeka in The Biography of Earl Dewey Fisher audiobook series. Inspired by Earl's childhood memory of witnessing a house carried down the flooded Kansas River during the historic flood of 1903, this unique necktie transforms a remarkable historical event into a stylish and meaningful accessory.

The artwork was created primarily with colored pencil, enhanced with India ink pen, mechanical pencil, fine liner pen, and an acrylic paint pen border before being digitally refined in Snapseed. The vivid reproduction showcases the dramatic flood scene while celebrating traditional art, genealogy, and the preservation of family stories.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, genealogy conferences, church services, formal occasions, or anyone who appreciates distinctive wearable art, this necktie is both a conversation starter and a celebration of American history.

A slim, artful necktie that brings a splash of painterly color to smarter wardrobes. The tie’s repeating landscape motif—bright cerulean waterways, green foliage and rustic stonework—adds handcrafted charm without shouting. Lightweight with a soft satin sheen, it drapes neatly through a keeper loop and finishes in a classic V-shaped end. Wear it to lend a creative, thoughtful note to meetings, gallery nights, or relaxed weddings; it reads as quietly cultured and approachable rather than formal and stiff.

Product features
- 100% polyester for durability and quick drying
- Soft satin finish for a subtle sheen and smooth feel
- Lightweight fabric (3.10 oz/yd², 105 gsm)
- One-sided print with V-shaped end and keeper loop
- Sewn-in label; blank product sourced from China

Care instructions
- Do not wash
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Dryclean