Cravat Collection (#34)

Trouser Suit 1939
Madeleine de Rauch design: masculine cut trouser suit in striped linen with broad padded shoulders, deep revers & wide leg trousers with turn- ups (cuffs) & loafer shoes

Hastings German Album
WARREN HASTINGS Governor General of India

John Dryden Basire
JOHN DRYDEN The English poet and Poet Laureate, with an epitaph

Tying an Ascot Tie 1906
How to tie the " Ascot" necktie. A step by step guide to achieving the knot. Fashionable from 1876, it was similar to the Octagon tie

Costume / 1887 Tuileries
Black mantle with jet fringe & passementerie, high crowned hats, checked jacket bodice, skirt & tunic, wing collar & cravat. Girl: jacket with roll collar, dress with box-pleats

Martin Van Buren 19C
MARTIN VAN BUREN 8th American President (1837-41). Date: 1782 - 1862

3 Elegant Men 1844
Blue lined sleeved cloak or mantle (Mantaeau Catalan), striped or plaid trousers, waisted S-B & D-B coats with pocket flaps worn as top coats & collarless waistcoats

Man in Green Coat 1813
Green frock coat with velvet collar & unbuttoned cuff, short waistcoat with stand collar, white stock or cravat, Wellington pantaloons, pale grey top hat with green brim

Hunting Dress 1813
Single-breasted green coat cut away below the waist, cuffs unbuttoned, stand-fall collar & leather belt, red waistcoat, cravat, breeches, top boots, spurs, velvet hard hat

William III by Schenck
KING WILLIAM III A half-length portrait with ermine robes, crown and sceptre

Wren / Kneller / Scriven
Sir Christopher Wren Architect

Male Type / Legrain 1915
This rather forbidding man is the son of a soldier who fought in 1870

Edward Jenner / Hicks
EDWARD JENNER Physician and pioneer of vaccination

Blue Waistcoat 1909
Professional gentleman (Mr J C Wason) wears a top hat, frock coat, blue waistcoat, grey striped trousers with a front crease & turn-ups, half- boots & a wing collar & cravat

Byron, Age 19 / Sanders
Leaning against a wall on a windy day

Felix Mendelssohn / Ink
FELIX MENDELSSOHN German composer

George I / Players / 37 / 50
GEORGE I OF ENGLAND Reigned 1714 - 1727

Couple at the races in a costume brochure
An elegant couple at the races. He is wearing a frock coat, top hat, grey trousers, cravat and buttonhole. She is wearing a jacket body with gigot sleeves, a high necked blouse and lace jabot

Daniel Maclise, Irish painter
Gentleman wears a fly-fronted long coat with broad lapels faced in a contrasting fabric, large necktie tied in a bow & with fringed square cut ends

MENs COATS 1828
Grey overcoat with cape & hip pockets. Brown D-B frock coat with gigot sleeves, shirt with stand collar & pointed cuffs, patterned cravat, top hat, cane & strapped pantaloons

Brown Coat 1821
Wellington hat with spreading crown, blue silk cravat, brown frock coat with roll collar, kashmir under-waistcoat, light brown strapped pantaloons & red waistcoat with roll collar

Man in Brown Suit 1817
Top hat, cravat, light brown pantaloons with falls, brown double-breasted coat cut away at the front, small collar & sleeves padded & gathered at the shoulder & buttoned cuffs

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"Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: The Cravat Chronicles" Step into a world where fashion meets art, as we explore the captivating history of the cravat. From 1930s playsuits to portraits of musical geniuses like Beethoven and Wagner, this iconic accessory has left its mark on various realms. Intriguingly depicted in John Clare's oil painting from 1820, we witness how this neckwear adorned gentlemen with grace and sophistication even during simpler times. A symbol of refined taste, it found its way onto Richard Wagner's canvas in 1871, capturing his artistic essence alongside his melodious compositions. Johannes Brahms' original cabinet photograph showcases not only his mastery at the piano but also his impeccable sense of style. The cravat became an integral part of men's riding dress in 1819, exuding confidence and elegance while galloping through open fields. Even prominent figures like Alexander Hamilton were immortalized wearing this timeless accessory. In John Trumbull's oil painting from 1806, Hamilton dons a cravat that speaks volumes about his political prowess and distinguished persona. But it wasn't just limited to men; poets like A. E. Housman embraced the allure of the cravat at age 35, adding an air of poetic charm to their ensembles. George II Players knew that donning a well-tied cravat could elevate their stage presence by leaps and bounds. Ludwig II chose to wear one with Grendamour-like flair—a testament to how this simple yet versatile piece can transform any outfit into a work of art. German magazines sang praises for Wagner's sartorial choices—his choice of cravats being no exception—to match his genius compositions perfectly. And let us not forget Greer’s Whisky advertisement from 1904—the epitome of refinement embodied by both the cravat and a fine spirit.