Necktie

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of 19th-century European menswear this elegant linen necktie, crafted around 1860–65 by an unknown artist. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, this piece was generously gifted by Mrs. Wol M. Warner in 1980. Made from fine linen—a lightweight, breathable fabric ideal for everyday wear—it exemplifies the practical yet stylish accessories that defined Victorian-era gentlemen's attire. During the 1860s, neckties were evolving from elaborate cravats into simpler, more versatile knots like the emerging four-in-hand style, reflecting broader shif...