Cravat Collection

1930S Playsuits
Striped playsuit with shorts with matching 3/4 length coat or a linen suit with trousers & jacket with large patch pockets. A wire-haired fox terrier sits nearby

Portrait Of Beethoven
Portrait of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827), after a painting by Christian Horneman, 1803. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883). German composer. Oil on canvas, 1871, by Franz von Lenbach

JOHN CLARE (1793-1864). English poet. Oil on canvas, 1820, by William Hilton

George Ii / Players / 38 / 50
GEORGE II, KING OF ENGLAND Reigned 1727 - 1760

Riding Dress 1819 Men
Top hat, high white cravat, blue fob ribbon, trousers, riding boots & spurs, brown coat with tails, knuckle length cuffs & cut away to reveal the waistcoat

JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897). German composer and pianist. Original cabinet photograph, 1893

ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). American politician. Oil on canvas, 1806, by John Trumbull

Ae Housman / Aged 35
ALFRED EDWARD HOUSMAN English scholar and poet at the age of 35

Ludwig Ii / Grendamour
KING LUDWIG II OF BAVARIA As a young man - he reigned from March 1864 until June 1886

Wagner / German Mag
RICHARD WAGNER German composer

GREERs WHISKY 1904
A man peers into a bottle of Greers Whisky, claimed to be The last Good Thing

American actor Paul Newman seen here in Trinity Street, Cambridge during his visit to the UK. 22nd October 1969

James Polkinghorne, the Cornish Wrestler, Artist Unknown
Oil on canvas, English School, 19th century. In the 15th century, wrestling was the national sport of Cornwall and historical sources have written that, at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415

Thomas Stevenson
Artist: Barber, Thomas - Title: Thomas Stevenson - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 38.1 x 30.5

Man & Quizzing Glass
Blue cravat, tartan under- waistcoat, D-B waistcoat with pointed front, grey woollen pantaloons, brown frock coat: gigot sleeves, black lining, roll collar & lapels

Cartoon, Signor Foli, Irish bass opera singer
Cartoon, Signor Foli (Allan James Foley, 1837-1899), Irish bass opera singer -- He has studied Bradshaw (probably a reference to his travels and tours). 1884

The young Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) 1806 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR248218 The young Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) 1806 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Neugass, Isidor (c.1780-after 1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: jeune; German composer; ); German

ALEXANDER von HUMBOLDT (1769-1859). German naturalist. Mezzotint, 1859, by John Sartain

Silk Topper & Crop 1824
Tall silk top hat, pink striped English cravat, single-breasted brown frock coat with roll collar, yellow waistcoat, white strapped trousers & riding crop

Riding Habits 1834
Riding habits. Woman: imbecile sleeves, embroidered canezou, cravat & top hat. Boy: pantaloons, waistcoat with a roll collar, short jacket with gigot sleeves, ruff

A young fashionable man shows a girl how to play with a Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Expertise on the Diabolo is now indispensable

A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)
2962489 A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Giant Factotum amusing himself, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190489 The Giant Factotum amusing himself, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Errol Flynn as Jamie Durie seen here on the set of The Master of Ballantrae. 6th October 1952

Portrait of Lewis Bagot, Bishop of Bristol (1740-1802). Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Portrait of Lewis Bagot, Bishop of Bristol (1740-1802)

Schubert. 1819, (1895). Artist: August Weger
Schubert. 1819, (1895). Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828), Austrian composer. From The Musical Educator, Volume V by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895]

Portrait of Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Austrian composer, aged 17, c. 1814
XAM77557 Portrait of Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Austrian composer, aged 17, c.1814 by Austrian School, (19th century); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

JOHN OWEN (1616-1683). English Puritan pastor and theologian. Oil on canvas, c1668, attributed to John Greenhill

Green Coat & Cane 1807
Green double-breasted cut-away coat with stand-fall collar & revers, white waistcoat, cravat & silk stockings, pale grey breeches, black pumps, top hat & fob ribbon

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, 1844 (oil on canvas)
XCF407338 William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Partridge, John (1790-1872); 127 x 101.6 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Vincenzo Bellini (oil on canvas)
XIR352325 Vincenzo Bellini (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); Conservatorio di Musica, San Pietro a Maiella, Naples

Lady Cyclist
A young woman with her bicycle, circa 1895. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Third President of the United States
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States

JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). American president

Costume / Out & away 1919
Man: brown tweed suit, bowtie, trilby & spats. Women: riding habit of grey jacket with sloping front borders, bowler hat, cravat & crop or cap & goggles & fur lined greatcoat Date: 1919

Man Dressing Circa 1800
An elderly gentleman at his toilet buttons up his waistcoat before donning his green coat. He also wears stockings & slippers, breeches a white shirt & cravat. circa 1800

James Brindley / Holl
JAMES BRINDLEY English canal engineer

Richard Wagner / Dawson
RICHARD WAGNER German composer

Edward Jenner / Ridley
EDWARD JENNER Physician and pioneer of vaccination

Joseph Haydn / Rotary Pc
JOSEPH HAYDN Austrian musician and composer

Purcell Sonatas Frontis
HENRY PURCELL the English composer at the age of 24

Coat / Brandenbourg Trim
Hat with spreading crown, white cravat, brown coat with Brandenbourg trim & roll collar, strapped pantaloons, red under-waistcoat, black & yellow waistcoat

Grey Top Frock 1909
Sir Maurice Fitzgerald, 20th Knight of Kerry, 2nd Baronet of Valencia, (1844-1916) wears a grey top frock coat over narrow black trousers, a top hat

James II / P Schenk
JAMES II - James II of England / VII of Scotland. Brother of Charles II. Second son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria. Date: 1633 - 1701

Franz Schubert, Austrian composer and musician

Sir Charles Hoghton
BAL13461 Sir Charles Hoghton by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); Hoghton Tower, Lancashire, UK; English, out of copyright

Commands: Tie your shoe-lace and run to school (colour litho)
8645088 Commands: Tie your shoe-lace and run to school (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tie your shoe-lace and run to school)

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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.