Winfields--has anyone heard of them?

[General Koskov]

On eBay, I have come across several lots of black bowties, made for officers in the British armed forces in 1952, by a company named 'Winfields'.

I cannot find any information on this company, and I am wondering if anyone here has heard of them, or can attest to the quality of their products, especially bowties.

[Percy.Trimmer]

Winfield was (is?) the own-brand label of Woolworth's. It was the middle name of the founder Frank Winfield Woolworth.

You might not want to admit to owning anything with that label, although I seem to remember the quality was acceptable given what little you paid.

[Marabunta]

Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton, named her pink brick, Georgian style London mansion, Winfield House. Served as the residence for America's Ambassador to Great Britain.

[The Doctor]

Edward Sexton made the suits, for the male parts and the gossip columist, Elsa Maxwell, Miriam Margolyes; in the film Poor little rich girl. Barbara Hutton was played by Farrah Fawcett-Majors.

I also remember Gregory Peck’s son, played one of her husbands.