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Suspenders worn by Eugene Allen

1980s

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

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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.

Suspenders from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The white suspenders have ribbed elastic fabric. There are metal clasps at the ends to connect the suspenders to a waistband.

Catalog date
1980s
Recorded places
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Recorded subjects
African American; Business; Clothing and dress; Government; Labor; Local and regional

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2018.5.1.5

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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