Cravat Collection (#8)

General Lloyd, 1773 (oil on canvas)
5938264 General Lloyd, 1773 (oil on canvas) by Hone, Nathaniel (1718-84); 76.2x63.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Irish, out of copyright

Charles Thorp as Lord Mayor of Dublin, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
5859006 Charles Thorp as Lord Mayor of Dublin, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Cuming, William (1769-1852); 228.7x141.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Charles Thorp)

George Washington, 1797 (oil on canvas)
HEH372285 George Washington, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828); 72.4x60 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Nathaniel Marchant, RA, c. 1780 (oil on wood)
1065277 Nathaniel Marchant, RA, c.1780 (oil on wood) by Hamilton, Hugh Douglas (1739-1808) (attr. to); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; (add.info.: Nathaniel Marchant)

Youthful Union soldier wearing a kepi, c. 1862 (b / w photo)
834317 Youthful Union soldier wearing a kepi, c.1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Close-up oval tintype portrait of an anonymous)

Venanzio Rauzzini with his dog, Turk, c. 1795 (oil on canvas)
450219 Venanzio Rauzzini with his dog, Turk, c.1795 (oil on canvas) by Hutchison, Joseph (1747-1830) (attr. to); 76.2x63.5 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath

Tom Cobb, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465609 Tom Cobb, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Dick Swiveller, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens
KDC465746 Dick Swiveller, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friend of Frederick Trent)

Sir James Holburne, c. 1706 (oil on canvas)
450151 Sir James Holburne, c.1706 (oil on canvas) by Medina, John Baptist de (1659-1710); 76x64 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Sir James Holburne ()

Man and Donkey (chromolitho)
732675 Man and Donkey (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and Donkey.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Leopold, Duke of Albany, 1884 (b / w photo)
JHL392621 Leopold, Duke of Albany, 1884 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold (1853-84) fourth son of Queen Victoria; ); English

Portrait of John Robert Lucas (oil on canvas)
2829651 Portrait of John Robert Lucas (oil on canvas) by Hobday, William Armfield (1771-1831); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Sir Hugh Chance

Jessie Preston as Little Jack Sheppard Date: 1890s

The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966812 The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat, pub
2962480 The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

James Watt (engraving)
3058102 James Watt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt (1736-1819) from Gallery of Portraits published in 1833 (after William Beechey)

Dress maker strolling in the Tuileries, 1802
strolling in the Tuileries, below the river terrace, 1802. She wears a bonnet with ribbons, dress and apron, and carries a hat box and bolts of fabric. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Portrait of Alexander Hamilton, 1896 (chromolitho)
1126483 Portrait of Alexander Hamilton, 1896 (chromolitho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Alexander Hamilton, chromolithograph)

Portrait of a man, c. 1690 (oil on panel)
HEH372412 Portrait of a man, c.1690 (oil on panel) by Duyckinck, Gerrit (1660-c.1713) (attr. to); 76.2x61 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

President d Administration Municipale during the period of the Directoire (1795-99
CHT293666 President d Administration Municipale during the period of the Directoire (1795-99) in France (coloured engraving) by Garneray

Woman in flower-trimmed outfit, era of Marie Antoinette
Woman in extravagant tall floral bonnet, wearing a fichu and corsage, flower-trimmed pale green dress, holding a fan. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ch

Woman in striped linen dress and vest in soft ribbed silk or faille, hat with cockade. She writes love with her cane in the sand. Robe de linon raye avec petite veste de faille souple

James Madison (1751-1836) published by Nathaniel Currier (1813-88) (colour litho)
PNP258639 James Madison (1751-1836) published by Nathaniel Currier (1813-88) (colour litho) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A portrait of John Mortlock of Cambridge and Abington Hall, Great Abington
AGN332898 A portrait of John Mortlock of Cambridge and Abington Hall, Great Abington, Cambridgeshire, 1779 (oil on canvas) (see 197912 for pair) by Downman

Mens coat, 1720s (embroidered West Country broadcloth)
FMB329176 Mens coat, 1720s (embroidered West Country broadcloth) by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: the coat is associated with Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick)

James Madison (1751-1836) (colour litho)
PNP258638 James Madison (1751-1836) (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the fourth President of the USA (1809-17)

Admiral Henry John Rous (1795-1877) and George Payne (1803-78)
HOS99642 Admiral Henry John Rous (1795-1877) and George Payne (1803-78), Fathers of the Turf (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket, Suffolk

Mr Bumble and Oliver Twist, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193486 Mr Bumble and Oliver Twist, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Bombardinian (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193432 Bombardinian (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Cincinnatus in Retirement, published by E. D Archery in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191714 Cincinnatus in Retirement, published by E. D Archery in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 22.5x31.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Carl von Linne or Linnaeus (1707-78) from Gallery of Portraits
KW189024 Carl von Linne or Linnaeus (1707-78) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk (1746-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO193155 Portrait of Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk (1746-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Delicious Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193127 Delicious Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

A Pair of Polished Gentlemen, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching
NCO192598 A Pair of Polished Gentlemen, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

William Pitt (1759-1806) 1780 (engraving)
NCO189773 William Pitt (1759-1806) 1780 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: youngest Prime Minister)

The Morning after Marriage, or A scene on the Continent, published by W
NCO189739 The Morning after Marriage, or A scene on the Continent, published by W, Holland in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

For improving the Breed, sketched at Wirtemberg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191299 For improving the Breed, sketched at Wirtemberg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Joseph-Philippe-Francois de Riquet, Prince de Caraman-Chimay, 1914 (oil on canvas)
XOU231505 Joseph-Philippe-Francois de Riquet, Prince de Caraman-Chimay, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 116x89 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French

Otto Von Bismarck (1815-98) 1860s (b / w photo)
CHT218656 Otto Von Bismarck (1815-98) 1860s (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint)
BAL42766 A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

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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.