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Cravat

1970s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cravat of twilled silk in black printed with white spots. Very broad blade with a square end. Thickly lined, probably with wool. Label of cream silk ribbon stitched to the narrow end and bears the makers name in brown silk. There is a bar of silk stitched to the back of the blade for the narrow end to pass through.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed silk, lined probably with wool
Brief description
Cravat of printed twilled silk, made by Turnbull and Asser Ltd., London, 1970s
Physical description
Cravat of twilled silk in black printed with white spots. Very broad blade with a square end. Thickly lined, probably with wool. Label of cream silk ribbon stitched to the narrow end and bears the makers name in brown silk. There is a bar of silk stitched to the back of the blade for the narrow end to pass through.
Dimensions
  • Length: 51in
  • Length: 4.75in
  • Width: 130.5cm
  • Width: 12cm
Marks and inscriptions
Makers name (Label of cream silk ribbon with the name in brown silk, stitched to the narrow end)
Credit line
Given by Anthony Powell
Collection
Accession number
T.367-1979

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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