Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
20th century
Medium
cotton (textile) with silk (textile)
Dimensions
H x W x D (flat): 56 5/8 × 4 1/2 × 3/16 in. (143.8 × 11.5 × 0.5 cm)
Description
A white necktie worn by Cab Calloway. The silk necktie is solidly white. The fabric is woven with diagonal patterned bands of cross hatching, diamonds, and circles. The back of the necktie features gold tone acetate tip lining on the thick and thin ends.
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
neckties
tuxedoes
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
A2015.273.1.31
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f3a5ef58-3595-4e12-a8ae-a01b00b406f4

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