Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
cotton (textile) and synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.1.21a): 13 3/4 × 7 15/16 × 7/16 in. (35 × 20.2 × 1.1 cm)
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.1.21b): 12 13/16 × 7 3/16 × 7/16 in. (32.5 × 18.2 × 1.1 cm)
Description
A pair of blue and navy blue dress socks from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The crew length socks are almost entirely navy blue and feature bands of a lighter blue at the cuff and along the heel, sole, and toes. The legs of the socks are woven with raised vertical stripes over the shin panel, gusset, and foot and with a woven diamond pattern over the sides of the calves. At the cuff is a thick woven band with very thin ribbing and the heels and toes have been reinforced.
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
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
A2015.273.1.1.21ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e78fcb16-c5bb-4894-841c-3cfa6763d96b

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