Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th century
Medium
satin with thread and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 3/8 × 5 1/8 × 7/8 in. (8.5 × 13 × 2.2 cm)
Description
A black clip on bow tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The satin, pre-tied, butterfly bow tie has a small piece of matching black fabric that wraps around the bow at the center and is stitched closed at the back, forming the center knot. Sewn to the back of the bow tie on either side of the knot are two, silver tone, metal clip fasteners to attach the bow tie to the dress shirt. Stamped text on the proper right clip reads [ORMOND] and stamped text on the proper left clip reads [RUST RESIST].
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
bow ties
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
A2015.273.1.1.25
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd533225098-d57a-48a3-b533-25b4d24d285d

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