Issued by
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
Received by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
1977
Medium
A2015.273.1.23a: bronze
A2015.273.1.23b: wood , ribbon , velvet and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.23a): 3/16 × 3 × 3 in. (0.4 × 7.6 × 7.6 cm)
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.23b): 13/16 × 5 × 5 1/16 in. (2.1 × 12.7 × 12.9 cm)
Description
A2015.273.1.23a: A National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences appreciation medal for "The Grammy Awards Show” Telecast 1977 received by Cab Calloway. The front of the bronze colored medal bears the relief image of a gramophone and relief text around the rim reads [NATIONAL ACADEMY of RECORDING ARTS and SCIENCES]. Below the base of the gramophone is additional small relief text that reads [©NARAS]. The back of the medal is plain and is stamped with text that reads [IN APPRECIATION / CAB CALLOWAY / “THE GRAMMY AWARDS SHOW” / TELECAST 1977].
A2015.273.1.23b: A presentation case for a National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences appreciation medal for "The Grammy Awards Show” Telecast 1977 received by Cab Calloway. The square shaped case is constructed from primarily wood. At the top center is a carved round depression meant to cradle the medal, lined with black velvet. Attached to one side is a white ribbon for lifting the medal out of its cradle. One side of the case has brass hinges that was attached to a missing element. The bottom has four round, felt pads adhered to each corner and there are two round, yellow adhesive stickers adhered to one side, with the text [103] written on both in black ink.
Place made
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
boxes (containers)
medals
Topic
Band (Music)
Composers (Musicians)
Conductors (Musicians)
Dance
Jazz (Music)
Professional organizations
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cabella Calloway Langsam
Object number
A2015.273.1.23ab
Restrictions & Rights
© The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4bdddff-5258-4b5c-b4d9-ebd43746dc40

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