Cravat Collection (page 4)

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

Portrait of a Man, perhaps Petrus Augustus de Genestet (1829-1861), 1830-1860. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Portrait of a Man, perhaps Petrus Augustus de Genestet (1829-1861), 1830-1860. Attributed to Nicolaas Pieneman

Goldbeck, Walter, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Goldbeck, Walter, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 22

The Architect Gottlieb Bindesboll, 1844. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand
The Architect Gottlieb Bindesboll, 1844

The Scene-Painter Troels Lund, 1836. Creator: Christian Albrecht Jensen
The Scene-Painter Troels Lund, 1836

Hadley, Henry, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hadley, Henry, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale, 1702. Creator: John Smith
William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale, 1702

Robert Cecil, 1697. Creator: John Smith
Robert Cecil, 1697

Sir Christopher Wren, 1713. Creator: John Smith
Sir Christopher Wren, 1713

John Lord Sommers, 1713. Creator: John Smith
John Lord Sommers, 1713

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, 1900. Creator: Max Rosenthal
Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin, 1900

Benjamin Franklin, 1901. Creator: Max Rosenthal
Benjamin Franklin, 1901

Lace Cravat, 1935/1942. Creator: Jean Peszel
Lace Cravat, 1935/1942

Cravat, c. 1937. Creator: James Vail
Cravat, c. 1937

Miss Mabel Boardman, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Mabel Boardman, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917
Miss Mabel Boardman, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917. American philanthropist Mabel Thorp Boardman was the only woman to ever serve on the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners

Portrait of Pierre-Jean de Beranger, 1828. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Portrait of Pierre-Jean de Beranger, 1828

Portrait of Jean Soubeiran (1764-1847), 1793. Creator: Henri J Francois
Portrait of Jean Soubeiran (1764-1847), 1793

Sam'l. Thomson, Botanist, n.d. Creator: Henry Williams
Sam'l. Thomson, Botanist, n.d

Sir Walter Scott Bart, 1826. Creator: William Walker
Sir Walter Scott Bart, 1826

Portrait of Man in Black Coat and Blue and White Cravat, 1835/40. Creator: Richard Dighton
Portrait of Man in Black Coat and Blue and White Cravat, 1835/40

Frederic Sylvester Douglas, 1815. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Frederic Sylvester Douglas, 1815

Anders Romberg, (c1750s). Creator: Isak Wacklin
Anders Romberg, (c1750s)

Nicolaus Sanderhielm, (c1730s). Creator: Johan Joachim Streng
Nicolaus Sanderhielm, (c1730s)

Portrait of Rutger MacLean (1742-1816), baron, politician, country housekeeper, Svaneholm, Scania. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Rutger MacLean (1742-1816), baron, politician, country housekeeper, Svaneholm, Scania

Portrait of John Ericsson (1803-1889), inventor, 1855-1865. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of John Ericsson (1803-1889), inventor, 1855-1865

Portrait of August Strindberg, bust, 1906. Creator: Herman Hamnqvist
Portrait of August Strindberg, bust, 1906

A gallant young man wearing crushed velvet outfit with covered buttons
STC428301 A gallant young man wearing crushed velvet outfit with covered buttons, engraved by Baquoi, plate no.279 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais

Tertiary period syphilis symptoms on the body. Gummata or gummy tumors of the forearm 1, osteitis of the bones of the nose and gummata of the tonsils 2, osteitis and ulceration of the palate 3

Alexey Ivanovich Tevkelev, Kutlu-Mohammed Tevkelev (1674-1766), Tatar Murza (aristocrat), Russian diplomat and soldier, founder of the city of Chelyabinsk, major general

French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860 French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860

A Young Man, 1815 (oil on canvas)
NGW238921 A Young Man, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 61.2x51.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191248 There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A Ward of Chancery, published by S.W. Fores (etching)
NCO193113 A Ward of Chancery, published by S.W. Fores (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George)

James F. Stanfield (oil on panel)
7424541 James F. Stanfield (oil on panel) by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850) (circle of); 24.1x19.2 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

Portrait of a Young Man, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
XIR208519 Portrait of a Young Man, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Prud'hon, Pierre-Paul (1758-1823); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright, 1905 (photo)
7207159 Portrait of brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright, 1905 (photo) by Wright, Orville (1871-1948) & Wilbur (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wright brothers)

A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840. Dandy in top hat and coat with monocle and whip driving a one-horse gig, woman in ermine-trim cape over a pink dress, bonnet and ermine muff

Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811), German zoologist and botanist. Portrait engraved on steel by W.H. Lizars, from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library, 1833, Edinburgh

Woman police officer in updated uniform, London
Woman police officer in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options, and the checkered cravat replacing the bow tie

J. Watt, (1736-1819), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Watt, (1736-1819), 1830. James Watt (1736-1819) Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist, home educated. He improved the Newcomen steam engine

I. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Creator: Unknown
I. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge

Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. John Henderson (1747-1785) English actor, known as a great Shakesperean actor. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Sir Robert Peel Bart. c1820, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Peel Bart. c1820, (c1884). Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet (1788-1850) British industrialist and Conservative, educated at Christ Church, Oxford

Gretry, (1741-1813), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Gretry, (1741-1813), c1830. Andre Gretry (1741-1813) composer from Belgium who took French nationality and is most famous for his operas comiques. From " Lith de Delpech".[Delpech, Paris]

Man with two dogs posed by gateway at St Saviours Point, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams

Portrait of Carl Adolf Feilberg, 1835. Creator: Christen Kobke
Portrait of Carl Adolf Feilberg, 1835

Portrait of the Painter and Lithographer P.H. Gemzoe, 1833. Creator: Christen Kobke
Portrait of the Painter and Lithographer P.H. Gemzoe, 1833

Portrait of the painter Johan Christian Dahl, 1813-1816. Creator: Christian Albrecht Jensen
Portrait of the painter Johan Christian Dahl, 1813-1816

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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.