Cravats Collection

Tartan Accessories 1902
Tartan accessories including silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, neck ties, scarves, tartan cravats, silk knit motor wraps, drawstring work bags & satchels

Some Sea-Side Fashions for 1863. Victorian ladies in short hooped skirts and tiny bonnets, wearing riding boots
FLO4995472 Some Sea-Side Fashions for 1863. Victorian ladies in short hooped skirts and tiny bonnets, wearing riding boots, bloomers and shoes, holding walking sticks

Hunt & Co Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Hunt & Co, makers of gentlemen's cravats, shirts, hats and hosiery. The image shows a man tweaking his bow tie to perfection at a dressing table mirror

William Morris aged 23, 1857/8 (b/w photo)
868264 William Morris aged 23, 1857/8 (b/w photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Portrait of Charles Holden (oil on canvas)
5845959 Portrait of Charles Holden (oil on canvas) by Dodd, Francis (1874-1949); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Monstrosities of 1824, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562184 Monstrosities of 1824, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Garibaldi, 1876 (oil on canvas)
703019 Portrait of Garibaldi, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Induno, Domenico (1815-78); (add.info.: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-82), Italian general

Portrait of the artist, bust-length, in a lace cravat and blue cloak (oil on canvas)
5918278 Portrait of the artist, bust-length, in a lace cravat and blue cloak (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743)

Portrait of King James II of England and Ireland (engraving)
820137 Portrait of King James II of England and Ireland (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Princess Margaret meeting Metropolitan Police officers during a visit to the Commissioners Mess. Among those present are Assistant Commissioner John Gerrard

Two women police officers in new bowler hat, London
Two women police officers (Deborah Barnes on right) in the mix and match uniform introduced in 1977, wearing the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa 1985

Male and female police officers in a London street, with a building called Benson Court behind them (probably in N19). The WPC is wearing the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985

Margaret Thatcher meeting Metropolitan Police officers
Margaret Thatcher (Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, nee Roberts, 1925-2013), who served as British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990

Woman police officer with car and radio, Egham, Surrey
Woman police officer (mobile officer) on duty in Egham, Surrey, standing by a police car and speaking on a handheld radio

Woman police officer in uniform, London
Woman police officer in woollen V-neck jumper and trousers, together with the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa 1985

Fashion Plate / 1845 / Men
A gent in day dress clothes, also a frock coat, S-B coat curving away at the front, strapped trousers with decorative side seams, cravats & waistcoats with collars

Group photo, male and female police officers, SN Centenary. Date: circa late 1970s

Two police officers on horseback, London
Two police officers, a man and a woman, on horseback in a London street. They are wearing protective helmets introduced in 1984. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1984

Woman police dog handler with dog, London
Woman police officer and dog handler (Amanda Reed, nee Longden) with police dog Zircon, Met Police, London. (3 of 4) Date: circa 1978

Men / Strasbourg Costume
Two men of Strasbourg wearing the new vests after the Persian mode as introduced by Charles II of England, cravats & cloak like outer garments with slashed sleeves. Date: 1670

Mens fashion 1792
Mens fashion in 1792, a satirical view. Neck or Nothing and a Back View of the Cape showing dandyish men with high cravats and high-collared jackets. Date: 1792

Bond Street fashions of 1796
High Change in Bond Street, 1796. Two fashionable men wearing high cravats and jackets cut short at the front stare at a woman and her daughter wearing long flowing dresses and, in the womans case

Jean-Francois Sudre, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c. 1870 (engraving)
KW2619088 Jean-FranAzois Sudre, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-FranAzois Sudre (1787-1862)

Carghill and Touchwood, William Mulready, 1786-1863, Irish

Cravats For Cash For Charity
Portland, Oregon: February 1, 1945. Employees at the Marine Electric Company trade cravats for cash in the March of Dimes fund, at least until the president of the companys ties ran out

Two fashionable flapper girls one with a holly leaf design, the other with a mistletoe design. The caption reads: " December doubles: the Holly stakes and the Mistletoe cup"

Fashion Plate / 1837 / Men
Pinched waists, heeled boots, strapped pantaloons, waisted jacket with roll collar, waistcoats cut to reveal the shirt front, cravats, cut-away coat with long tails & top hats

Satirical Fashions 1844
Albert Smiths gents: loud cravats, huge tie pins, pinched waists, boys in kilts, plaid trousers, bizarre top hats, hunting pinks, sac coat with large buttons

Longchamps Style for Men
Strapped trousers (one pair in a twill fabric), top hats, spurs, gibus, canes, cravats, boots with elongated toes, pleated shirt fronts, shawl waistcoat with roll collar

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"From Tartan Accessories to Metropolitan Police: The Timeless Elegance of Cravats" In the early 1900s, Hunt & Co's advertisement showcased the allure as Tartan Accessories. These stylish neckwear pieces added a touch of sophistication and individuality to any outfit. Princess Margaret herself recognized the charm when she met Metropolitan Police officers. Their impeccable uniforms were complemented by these dashing accessories, adding an air of authority and refinement. Even in London's bustling streets, both male and female police officers donned cravats with their smart attire. It was a symbol of professionalism and class that set them apart from the crowd. The influence reaches far back in history. William Morris, captured in a black-and-white photograph at just 23 years old in 1857/8, exuded confidence with his neatly tied white cravat. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, depicted in an oil painting from 1795, embraced this fashion trend long before it became mainstream. His choice to wear a cravat demonstrated his artistic flair and attention to detail. Not only gentlemen but also Pryce Edwards himself sported this fashionable accessory along with his powdered wig and blue coat. A portrait on ivory framed elegantly in ebonised wood immortalized his sophisticated style for generations to admire. Charles Holden's oil painting portrayed him wearing a red coat adorned with gold buttons over a perfectly tied white cravat. This depiction highlighted how even prominent figures used this accessory as a symbol of status and taste. A hand-colored engraving titled "Monstrosities" humorously exaggerated various fashion trends from 1824 to 1835; however, amidst all the exaggeration stood one constant - the timeless elegance of men sporting their beloved cravats. Through centuries past until today, these versatile neckties have remained synonymous with refined fashion choices.