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Cravat
1824-1825
Description
This silk cravat was a souvenir created to honor Lafayette's 1824 visit to the United States. Cravats are pieces of men's neckwear, wrapped around the neck and tied under the chin with a number of knot variations. This is made from a slim panel of silk damask fabric that is lined with linen and may also be lined with buckram. The woven purple pattern on a cream background depicts the bust of the Marquis de Lafayette. The word "LAFAYETTE" is woven under the bust and flanked by leaf-filled branches.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Buckram
Museum Object Number
1969.0064
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.0064
Object Name
Cravat
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1824-1825
Subject(s)
- Portrait
- Lafayette
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Buckram
Techniques
- Woven
Dimensions (inches)
40 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
101.6 (L)