- 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 (A2015.273.1.1.20a): 14 3/16 × 9 9/16 × 9/16 in. (36 × 24.3 × 1.5 cm)
- H x W x D (A2015.273.1.1.20b): 14 13/16 × 8 3/4 × 3/4 in. (37.7 × 22.3 × 1.9 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 and the socks are reinforced at the heels, soles, and the toes. Stamped on the soles of the socks is 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
- A2015.273.1.1.20ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




