Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
silk (textile)
Dimensions
H x W x D: 19 1/8 × 18 7/8 × 1/16 in. (48.6 × 48 × 0.2 cm)
Description
A handkerchief from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The silk handkerchief is primarily gray with blue-gray edges and design elements. The handkerchief features a square pattern of alternating, ornate fleur-de-lis, stylized lions, griffins, and chimeras printed inside a square border of repeating, small, simple fleur-de-lis. The pattern is reversed on the back. Attached at one corner is a small, navy blue fabric tag with gray embroidered text that reads [ALL SILK / MADE IN ITALY / R.N. 22280]. The back of the tag is plain.
Place made
Italy, Europe
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Accessories and Personal Effects
Clothing - Costume
Type
handkerchiefs
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
A2015.273.1.1.12
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5214ab6ac-fa02-412b-bcec-a7b0dab9e7ac

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