National Tweed Day

National Tweed Day, which takes place on April 3rd each year, focuses on all things tweed. This day has a few different ways to commemorate the day, so you can choose which one you believe is the source of National Tweed Day.

Some people believe the observance honors senator-turned-crook William "Boss" Tweed. Tweed was born on April 3, 1823, and was the first child of the Tweed family. He was the richest and most influential politician of his time. He was the richest and most influential politician of his time. Tweed is still considered one of the most influential politicians in American history, despite being dubbed the "poster boy" for political corruption, by some, it is still considered one of the most influential politicians in American history. After being arrested with millions of dollars in stolen public funds, he died in 1878, in prison.

Some believe that National Tweed Day honors the fabric. The durable fabric was first handwoven in Scotland and was originally made in Scotland. Although the rough, woolen cloth is strong, it is also known for being lightweight. The traditional earthy hues blend well with the Scottish landscape, as well. Different families of tweed fall into various categories and styles. The estate the tweet represents, the sheep from which the fabric is made, and the patter all determine what kind of tweed it becomes. Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, and Professor Henry Jones (aka Indiana Jones) are among the famous tweed characters to wear tweed.

Combining the tweeds

Several actors have played Boss Tweed in film, as well as several actors. In Gangs of New York, Jim Broadbent is best known for his portrayal of Tweed. A few pieces of tweed may also be included in the actor's wardrobe. Professor Horace Slughorn in the Harry Potter films was one of his more notable tweed-wearing characters.

Although Vincent Price is best known for other sinister characters, he also portrayed the infamous politician in Central Park's musical Up. The woolen textile didn't make much of a stage appearance, though. In the animated film The Great Mouse Detective, Price also voiced Professor Ratigan. We circle back to all things tweed based on Moriarity, the evil nemesis from Sherlock Holmes' stories.

Boss Tweed appears on screen two other times. Philip Bosco and Edward Andrews were two of the actors who portrayed him. Neither the film (Liberty) nor the television series (The Great Adventure) are available for viewing.

How to celebrate #nationaltweedday

Wear a tweed hat, vest, or suit
Learn more about William "Boss" Tweed while wearing your tweed. Learn more about his influence on New York. Watch one of the movies linked above
Read a book about textiles or about Boss Tweed. Boss Tweed's New York by Seymour J. Mandelbaum? May we suggest, Boss Tweed's New York by Seymour J Mandelbaum?
To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalTweedDay