Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
cotton (textile) and nylon
Dimensions
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.1.19a): 13 9/16 × 8 7/16 × 1 in. (34.4 × 21.4 × 2.5 cm)
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.1.19b): 14 1/4 × 8 1/16 × 5/8 in. (36.2 × 20.4 × 1.6 cm)
Description
A pair of black half hose from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The crew length socks are constructed from sheer, black, nylon mesh. At the cuff is a thick woven band with very thin ribbing. The socks are reinforced at the heels, soles, and the toes. Stamped on the soles of the socks are the remnants of illegible orange 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
A2015.273.1.1.19ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c9a76e77-6f49-4296-9807-d2cda515f964

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