Name/Title

Stock

Entry/Object ID

G2008.081

Description

Stock with hanging tie ends, entirely hand stitched. Black silk taffeta stripe with one straight and one pointed end attached in a single knot to the soft, straight stock. The lightly stiffened stock has a reinforced upper edge and is lined with fading green or aqua silk satin, stamped “The Napoleon Cravat” in gold. The stock extends in back, the sides folded to the inside to form tapered ends that cross over in back and go to the front where they are secured with a black lacquered metal button and loop under the knot. 2.5” high at CF, not counting the knot.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1833 - 1850

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Male

Lexicon

Search Terms

Necktie, Stock, Cravat, Black, Silk, Dyer-Hoppin

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Event

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