Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
twill with plastic and thread
Dimensions
H x W x D: 15/16 × 9 3/8 × 1/8 in. (2.4 × 23.8 × 0.3 cm)
Description
Three spare pearl buttons from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The three identical plastic pearl buttons are round, flat, and each have four holes. They are sewn at equal lengths to a piece of natural color cotton twill tape with white thread.
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
buttons (fasteners)
Topic
Band (Music)
Clothing and dress
Conductors (Musicians)
Costume
Entertainers
Jazz (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Travel
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cabella Calloway Langsam
Object number
A2015.273.1.1.10
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd574dbdb1a-8cff-4e73-8216-61491247d61e

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