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Black bow tie worn by Cab Calloway

mid 20th-late 20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

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.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2013.237.4.4.1

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