the body of these shirts remained the same as the square cut pattern used for the earlier shirts but the collar became deeper and developed points which were intended to be seen above the high cravat

5cm) back neck depth

If wearing a separate collar which is ½in larger than the neckband

Starched white cotton

it's often more difficult to dress the lower orders convincingly than The Quality

White Early C19th Silk Bow Tie (CR561) Work Trousers the body of these shirtsThese lengths can be loosely tied into soft bows. They work best when wound round the throat twice before tying the bow at the front. The white were generally worn on more formal occasions especially evening wear. One size. 18cm Wide. 100% pure white silk.