- 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.




