- 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.




