Manufactured by
After Six, Inc., American, founded 1903
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
late 20th century
Medium
satin and cotton (textile) cloth, metal and elastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 5/8 × 35 9/16 × 3/8 in. (11.8 × 90.4 × 1 cm)
Description
An After Six cummerbund from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The cummerbund is primarily constructed of plain, white satin with a cotton backing. The front has a satin finish with three horizontal folds that extend across the waist when worn. Extending from each end of the cummerbund are two white, elastic waist straps that attach at the back with a flat hook and eye. Both of the waistband straps have silver tone metal strap adjusters. The back of the front panel of the cummerbund is lined with white cotton. Sewn to one side of the lining is a white fabric tag with black embroidered text that reads [after / Six / ONE SIZE / FITS ALL / MADE IN U.S.A.]. The back of the tag is blank.
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Accessories and Personal Effects
Clothing - Costume
Type
cummerbunds
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
A2015.273.1.1.41
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58afe8881-ec20-4f89-98e4-7ca7e99514e2

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