Cravat Collection (page 3)

Queen Victoria's Rifles (colour photo)
8660552 Queen Victoria's Rifles (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's Rifles)

Royal Artillery (colour photo)
8660541 Royal Artillery (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Artillery)

Male vanity (litho)
8641406 Male vanity (litho) by Leete, Alfred (1882-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male vanity. Illustration for The Strand Magazine, January to June 1913.); © Look and Learn.

Noel Coward (b/w photo)
8641331 Noel Coward (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noel Coward. Illustration for Profiles and Personalities by Peter Noble (Brownlee, 1946)

Well-known Ties: Old Rugbeians (colour photo)
8665322 Well-known Ties: Old Rugbeians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Rugbeians)

Well-known Ties: Old Alleynians (colour photo)
8665316 Well-known Ties: Old Alleynians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Alleynians)

Well-known Ties: Corinthians Association Football Club (colour photo)
8665310 Well-known Ties: Corinthians Association Football Club (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corinthians Association Football Club)

Well-known Ties: Royal Navy (colour photo)
8665306 Well-known Ties: Royal Navy (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Navy)

Portrait of a Man, c.1730 (oil on canvas)
XOS5881967 Portrait of a Man, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 94x81.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: English, 18th century).

Well-known Ties: London Scottish (colour photo)
8665315 Well-known Ties: London Scottish (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Scottish)

Well-known Ties: The Cambridge "Blue" (colour photo)
8665304 Well-known Ties: The Cambridge "Blue" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Well-known Ties: Royal Air Force (colour photo)
8665303 Well-known Ties: Royal Air Force (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Air Force)

Well-known Ties: Royal Artillery (colour photo)
8665302 Well-known Ties: Royal Artillery (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Artillery)

Well-known Ties: I Zingari (colour photo)
8665372 Well-known Ties: I Zingari (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Zingari)

Well-known Ties: Greenjackets (colour photo)
8665314 Well-known Ties: Greenjackets (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenjackets)

Ernst Rietschel, German sculptor (engraving)
8677274 Ernst Rietschel, German sculptor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernst Rietschel, (1804-1861), German sculptor

Salvatore Baccaloni, Italian opera singer and actor (b/w photo)
8672197 Salvatore Baccaloni, Italian opera singer and actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvatore Baccaloni (1900-1969)

Corinthians Association Football Club (colour photo)
8660587 Corinthians Association Football Club (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corinthians Association Football Club)

Irish Rugby Football International (colour photo)
8660583 Irish Rugby Football International (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Rugby Football International)

Old Wellingtonians (colour photo)
8660577 Old Wellingtonians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Wellingtonians)

Old Millhillians (colour photo)
8660568 Old Millhillians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Millhillians)

London Rifle Brigade (colour photo)
8660548 London Rifle Brigade (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Rifle Brigade)

Household Brigade (colour photo)
8660546 Household Brigade (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household Brigade)

Royal Tank Corps (colour photo)
8660544 Royal Tank Corps (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Tank Corps)

Royal Marines (colour photo)
8660539 Royal Marines (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Marines)

Client: Ledux - Outdoors Camel Overcoat - June 22, 1953. Date: 1953

Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville, British statesman (engraving)
8631289 Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville, British statesman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Granville Leveson-Gower)

Leander Rowing Club (colour photo)
8660589 Leander Rowing Club (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leander Rowing Club)

Blackheath Rugby Football Club (colour photo)
8660586 Blackheath Rugby Football Club (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackheath Rugby Football Club)

Old Paulines (colour photo)
8660569 Old Paulines (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Paulines)

Old Marlburians (colour photo)
8660567 Old Marlburians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Marlburians)

Old Malvernians (colour photo)
8660565 Old Malvernians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Malvernians)

Old Cheltonians (colour photo)
8660559 Old Cheltonians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Cheltonians)

Old Bradfieldians (colour photo)
8660557 Old Bradfieldians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Bradfieldians)

Old Alleynians (colour photo)
8660556 Old Alleynians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Alleynians)

20th London Regiment, The Queen's Own (colour photo)
8660555 20th London Regiment, The Queen's Own (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 20th London Regiment, The Queen's Own)

Greenjackets (colour photo)
8660547 Greenjackets (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenjackets)

Royal Army Medical Corps (colour photo)
8660545 Royal Army Medical Corps (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Army Medical Corps)

Well-known Ties: Old Harrovians (colour photo)
8665320 Well-known Ties: Old Harrovians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Harrovians)

Well-known Ties: English Rugby Football International (colour photo)
8665309 Well-known Ties: English Rugby Football International (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Rugby Football International)

Well-known Ties: The Oxford "Blue" (colour photo)
8665305 Well-known Ties: The Oxford "Blue" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Well-known Ties: MCC (colour photo)
8665363 Well-known Ties: MCC (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: MCC. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Well-known)

Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), politician, playwright, c1800s. Creator: John Cox Dillman Engleheart
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), politician, playwright, c1800s

Unknown gentleman, c19th century. Creator: George Chinnery
Unknown gentleman, c19th century

Johan Niklas Byström, 1783-1848, mid-19th century. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Johan Niklas Bystrom, 1783-1848, mid-19th century

Unknown gentleman, 1835. Creator: William Egley
Unknown gentleman, 1835

A Brown Study, 1895. Creator: Dallet Fuguet
A Brown Study, 1895

Double Portrait of Isaac Pontanus and Hendrik van Beek, 1689. Creator: Michiel van Musscher
Double Portrait of Isaac Pontanus and Hendrik van Beek, 1689

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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.