Manufactured by
Capezio, American, founded 1887
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
leather , synthetic fiber and cotton (textile)
Dimensions
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.14a): 3 9/16 × 3 11/16 × 11 5/16 in. (9 × 9.3 × 28.7 cm)
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.14b): 3 9/16 × 3 11/16 × 11 5/16 in. (9 × 9.3 × 28.7 cm)
Description
A pair of white, Capezio dance shoes worn by Cab Calloway. The exterior upper shoe and tongue are constructed with white leather. The toe boxes are rounded. The shoes are double stitched around the outlines of the toe boxes and have a single seam down the center lines of the heels. The lace guards feature matching punched eyelets that are strung with flat, white, string laces. The heels are constructed from stacked leather held in place with metal nails. The shoes’ soles are constructed from tan leather and have black scuff marks. On the soles, nears both heels, is black, handwritten text that reads [Calloway]. Printed on the white insoles is gold brown text that reads [“ON-STAGE” / CAPEZIO], and, smaller text below reads [THE DANCER’S COBBLER SINCE 1887 / MAN-MADE INNERSOLE & SOCK LINING]. Next to the text is an illustration of a pair of ballet shoes on top of a foot stool. The shoes are lined with white synthetic fabric and leather.
Place made
Fair Lawn, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
oxfords
Topic
Band (Music)
Clothing and dress
Composers (Musicians)
Conductors (Musicians)
Costume
Dance
Jazz (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cabella Calloway Langsam
Object number
A2015.273.1.14ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd556b66c28-dffe-41f2-bd4a-94dae4bd7915

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