Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
onyx and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 × 1/2 × 1/2 in. (2.6 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm)
Description
A cuff link from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The cufflink is silver toned with a small, round, cabochon, onyx front face set inside a silver toned cup and insert member. The post and toggle are also silver tone. The toggle has two grooves on one side but is otherwise plain.
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
cuff links
Topic
Band (Music)
Clothing and dress
Conductors (Musicians)
Costume
Entertainers
Jazz (Music)
Ornamentation
Singers (Musicians)
Travel
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cabella Calloway Langsam
Object number
A2015.273.1.1.7
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd543711c38-fd17-438d-898b-34ad48d50649

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