- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
- Date
- mid 20th-late 20th century
- Medium
- synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (A2015.273.1.1.17a): 15 13/16 × 7 11/16 × 9/16 in. (40.1 × 19.5 × 1.4 cm)
- H x W x D (A2015.273.1.1.17b): 16 11/16 × 5 7/8 × 11/16 in. (42.4 × 15 × 1.7 cm)
- Description
- A pair of black socks from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The mid-calf length tube socks are entirely black. The legs of the socks feature very thin ribbing and the heels and toes have been reinforced. Printed on the soles of the socks is the remnants of illegible yellow text.
- Place made
- United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- socks
- 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
- A2015.273.1.1.17ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




