Cravat
Harborow's
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk
Measurements
84 mm (Width); 1220 mm (Length)
Place of origin
New Bond Street
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Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1118769
Summary
Black silk cravat, worn by Sir Henry Irving when he collapsed and died at the Grand Hotel, Bradford on 13th October 1905. Associated with a letter from Sir Henry Irving's valet, Walter Collinson to the local doctor (NT/SMA/MS/16).
Provenance
Worn by Sir Henry Irving on the night he died, 13.10.1905. Given by his valet, Walter Collinson, to Dr. Carroll, the doctor who tried to save Sir Irving after his collapse, in January 1909.
Marks and inscriptions
HARBOROW'S / 6 AND 7 NEW BOND STREET / LONDON (stitched on label on reverse)
Makers and roles
Harborow's