On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Designed by
After Six, Inc., American, founded 1903
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
wool and synthetic blend fiber with metal closures
Dimensions
H x W x D (On form): 42 3/4 × 16 × 11 1/2 in. (108.6 × 40.6 × 29.2 cm)
H x W (flat): 43 3/4 × 18 3/4 in. (111.1 × 47.6 cm)
Description
Gray men's dress pants worn by Cab Calloway. The pants are made from a gray brushed twill wool and synthetic blend fabric and have a straight cut leg. The pants close at the center front with a zipper and two (2) metal hook-and-eyes. There are adjustable waist tabs at each side, both fastening in place with a silver metal belt loop with pressure clasp.The pants have two (2) side pockets inset into the side seams of the legs, and two inset (2) back pockets. The proper left back pocket closes with one (1) round gray plastic button. The waistband and pockets are lined with black synthetic fabric, while the rest of the pants are unlined. There is a white tag with black printed text sewn to the interior proper left back of the waist band containing size, care instructions, and the designer "after Six FORMALS".
Classification
Clothing-Costume
Type
trousers
Topic
Clothing and dress
Composers (Musicians)
Conductors (Musicians)
Costume
Costume design
Dance
Design
Jazz (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cabella Calloway Langsam
Object number
2013.237.3.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4ec644c-f2e4-472d-a661-17ddbf87ab2e

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