Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
silk (textile)
Dimensions
H x W x D: 55 7/8 × 2 5/16 × 1/16 in. (142 × 5.8 × 0.2 cm)
Description
An olive green skinny tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The tie is primarily plain, olive green silk. The back of the tie is hemmed down the middle. The plain white lining is visible at both tie ends.
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
A2015.273.1.1.52
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a91f6be0-b807-474d-ad0f-d11918840246

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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