A pair of black boots with red applique and embroidery designed by Patrick Kelly for his Fall/Winter 1988 collection. The black knee-high boots are made of suede. The boots have a center back seam which transitions into a slit along the top four inches.…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.9.5ab
A black, one size fits all bow tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The satin, pre-tied, butterfly bow tie features an adjustable neck strap that fastens at the back of the neck. The bow tie has been stitched to the band at the center.…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.1.27
A black, one size fits all bow tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The solid matte black, self-tying, butterfly style bow tie features a neck band that can be adjusted at the back of the neck. Sewn to the interior of the proper right…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.1.28
A black, one size fits all bow tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The velvet, pre-tied, butterfly bow tie features an adjustable black neck strap that fastens behind the bow tie knot. The bow tie has been stitched to the band. Sewn to…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.1.54.3
Bow tie (a) and neck band (b) are made of black rayon twilled satin. The bow tie is sewn tied, and is floppy with flattened loops and bias cut tails. There is a Velcro closure at the back of the tie on the interior side of the knot. The neck band (b) was…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.64.1.3ab
A black satin bow tie with an adjustable band. White text is printed on the interior of the band reading, "13 Adjustable 14 14 1/2 15 15 1/2 16" with the numbers marking where to place the black metal slider for various neck measurements.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.237.4.4.1
A black bow tie with an adjustable band. The interior back center of the band is lined with cream fabric with cream embroidered text reading, "13 The Custom Shop Shirtmakers 14 14 1/2 15 15 1/2 16 16 1/2 17" with the numbers marking where to place the…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.237.4.4.2
A black box purse with a gold frame and a curved top. The outside of the purse is made from four panels of black synthetic crepe – three panels for the front and sides and one continuous panel for the back and lid. The purse closes with a gold metal frame…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.1032
A black breton hat with a net veil. The exterior of the hat is constructed of black bias-cut velvet. The crown is short and fits closely to the head. The upward facing brim is made of black synthetic satin that covers stiff interfacing. There is a small…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.448
A black brimless hat with glitter and rhinestones in a novelty print with swirls. The center of the swirls across the pattern differs with either glitter flowers or rhinestones adhered with metal grommets. The hat is machine stitched and has two side…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.547
Black wool felt cap with feather plumes designed by Mae Reeves. The felt is formed into an asymmetrical cresent-like shape with an ear cut-out on the proper left side. Long irredescent brown feathers are attached to a single plastic quill case pierced…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.213.10
Black cap (a) designed by Mae Reeves made from five (5) triangular pieces of satin and lined with black grosgrain fabric. Black net with small black dots is gathered and sewn at the proper front and back centers of the cap. It is poufed over the cap and…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.213.4ab
A black hat with a bow and decorative net veil. The body of the hat is made of black blocked fur felt. The top of the crown is flat and is rounded at the sides. An inverted "V" shaped cut out is placed at the center back of the hat. A black silk satin…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.433
A black wool twill cape made by Arthur McGee. The cape is made from a full circle pattern, composed of two panels of wool that are seamed together at the center back. The cape features a pointed collar made from two panels (front and back) with a…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.131
This cape is part of a costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle. The costume consists of a headdress (.1), a cape (.2), silver studded black leather collar, breast covers, and codpiece (.3a-d), wrist cuffs (.4ab), platform boots (.5ab), prop handcuffs (.6),…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.246.2.2
A black silk satin, full-length cape with intricate beadwork on the collar. "James Brown" is also embroidered in the collar. Also included is a black circle button with a plastic silver bead and three small black tassels attached to it. The button was…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2008.7.5ab
Black boiled wool and cashmere coat (a) and belt (b) embroidered with faux human hair braids designed by Kate Mack. The coat is floor-length with a high standing collar and full-length balloon sleeves. It cut fitted in the bodice and then tapering outward…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.81.1ab
A black cassock made from polyester and cotton blended fabric with a band collar. The cassock has an A-line silhouette and shortened three quarter length sleeves. The ends of the sleeves are tucked to the interior and secured with pick stitches and white…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.623
A black cotton-poly blend cassock by Abbey Brand. The cassock features a standing band collar made from one panel of black cotton-poly blend fabric that is self-lined and is top stitched along the top and bottom. The two front panels of black cotton poly…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.687
A black clip on bow tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The satin, pre-tied, butterfly bow tie has a small piece of matching black fabric that wraps around the bow at the center and is stitched closed at the back, forming the center…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.1.25
A black cloche hat with a veil, feather, and rhinestones. The main body of the hat is composed of one panel of black wool felt that has been blocked to shape. At the front of the hat is a black veil made from synthetic net, that is mostly attached via…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.806
A black crepe clutch purse from Mae's Millinery Shop. The back is slightly tapered to the top, which opens with a metal clamshell frame. It fastens at the center top with a pressure clasp that has a decorative metal and rhinestone knob. A metal chain link…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.163
