Manufactured by
Reda, American
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
cloth with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W (Flat): 41 1/16 × 22 5/16 in. (104.3 × 56.6 cm)
Description
A pair of Reda tuxedo trousers from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The tuxedo trousers are solidly black. They have a tab closure with a sewing hook and eye closure at the front center, three black plastic pearl buttons attached to the exterior of the waistband, one dark gray interior waistband button, and a Talon zipper fly. The trousers have pockets at either side of the waist. The black fabric waistband lining and pockets have a woven chevon pattern. Stapled to the interior waistband of the trousers is a pink paper dry cleaning tag.
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
trousers
tuxedoes
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
A2015.273.1.1.54.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a7eb435-1b0d-4f72-a88b-9ea931551439

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