Object number
74/112
Description
Cravat found in the pocket of 74/5 jacket, woven cotton, with narrow sateen stripes.
This cravat was found in the pocket of 74/5 jacket, the cravat is made from woven cotton, with narrow sateen stripes running through the length of the fabric. At the back, on the lower collar edge is a hand stitched button hole. This would have probably enabled the cravat to be firmly attached to the shirt collar band before the cravat was tied.
Physical description
cravet: cotton
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Cravat // Inscription ‘W.R.S.B’ // Mrs E Simmonds // The cravat was found in the pocket of 74/5 jacket the cravat is made from woven cotton, with narrow sateen stripe running through the length of the fabric. At the back, on the lower collar edge is a hand stitched button hole. This was probably have enabled the cravat to be firmly attached to the shirt collar band before the cravat was tied.’
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