Manufactured by
The Custom Shop, American, founded 1937
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
synthetic fiber and metal
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 1 3/4 × 35 in. (4.4 × 88.9 cm)
Description
A black bow tie with an adjustable band. The interior back center of the band is lined with cream fabric with cream embroidered text reading, "13 The Custom Shop Shirtmakers 14 14 1/2 15 15 1/2 16 16 1/2 17" with the numbers marking where to place the black metal slider for various neck measurements.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
bow ties
Topic
Clothing and dress
Composers (Musicians)
Conductors (Musicians)
Costume
Dance
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
2013.237.4.4.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50e1bbcbb-1342-416a-8d2d-831a07ba49c9

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