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Consisted of flat two-inch wide silk ties tied into a flat bow -
Replacing the billowing tie of the 1850's is a very narrow silk tie at the collar. -
Very small bow ties replaced the neckwear of the 1860s -
Originated at Exeter college when the rowing team took off bands from their hats and placed them around their neck. -
Similar to todays neck tie, using the same four tie knot.