Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
Date
20th century
Medium
A2015.273.1.32a: silk (textile) and synthetic fiber
A2015.273.1.32b: synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.32a): 52 3/16 × 27 9/16 × 2 3/8 in. (132.5 × 70 × 6 cm)
H x W x D (A2015.273.1.32b): 2 5/8 × 72 7/16 × 3/16 in. (6.7 × 184 × 0.4 cm)
Description
A robe worn by Cab Calloway. The magenta pink robe (A2015.273.1.32a) is full length and features a faux fur collar, and a matching belt (A2015.273.1.32b). Sewn over the proper left breast pocket is a white rectangular patch with the name [C / A / B] printed in magenta pink, embroidered, diagonal, Broadway font letters. The collar is faced with faux white fur. The back of the collar is satin with a printed red and pink floral pattern against a white background. The cuffs have a wide hem. The robe has two belt loops and hanging loop stitched to the back center of the collar. The robe is lined with plain white satin. The belt is magenta pink and is constructed from the same fabric as the robe.
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Cabell “Cab” Calloway III Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
bathrobes
Topic
Band (Music)
Clothing and dress
Composers (Musicians)
Conductors (Musicians)
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
A2015.273.1.32ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a2c44451-929a-4ab7-bd32-9687ce256c1e

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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