Manufactured by
Maria Svatina Corporation, Canadian
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
wool (textile)
Dimensions
H x W x D: 54 1/2 × 3 1/4 × 3/16 in. (138.4 × 8.2 × 0.4 cm)
Description
Maria Svatina hand woven tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The tie is entirely constructed from woven wool. It is primarily red with blue lines of varying widths running lengthwise down the tie. The ends of the tie terminate with loose woven threads that create a short fringe. The tie is hemmed down the center back. Sewn to the back of the tie is a black, rectangular, fabric label with gold embroidered text that reads [HANDWOVEN - TISSÉ À LA MAIN / Maria Svatina / CANADA].
Place made
Montreal, Ontario, Canada, North and Central America
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
neckties
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
A2015.273.1.1.48
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53f29548e-16b9-4f33-aeef-69cafddbf14b

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