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Beale & Inman

Collar worn by Richard Merkin, 1967/1972

Description

Maker

  • Beale & Inman, 1828 - 2006, English

Title

Collar worn by Richard Merkin

Year

1967/1972

Medium

Cotton plain weave

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • cotton

Techniques

  • plain weave

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Beale & Inman London Size 15 3/4

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume Accessories

Credit

Gift of Richard Merkin

Object Number

2000.22.14

Projects & Publications

Publications

Artist Rebel Dandy

Men of Fashion

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Artist, Rebel, Dandy

April 26 - August 18, 2013

Because the skilled tying of the cravat was once the sign of a true dandy, the detachable collar was considered an unthinkable shortcut until about 1900, when younger dandies, like Francis Carolan, embraced the vogue. Detachable collars were worn later in the century by flaneurs such as Richard Merkin.
While often associated with women's fashion, the influential fashion publication Gazette du Bon Ton also included numerous style and comportment articles focusing on menswear. These articles frequently were penned by Roger Boutet de Monvel and illustrated by his brother, Bernard. From the 1910s to the 1920s, the series discussed topics including the history of neckwear as here.

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