National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences medal received by Cab Calloway

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A2015.273.1.23a: A National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences appreciation medal for "The Grammy Awards Show” Telecast 1977 received by Cab Calloway. The front of the bronze colored medal bears the relief image of a gramophone and relief text around the rim reads [NATIONAL ACADEMY of RECORDING ARTS and SCIENCES]. Below the base of the gramophone is additional small relief text that reads [©NARAS]. The back of the medal is plain and is stamped with text that reads [IN APPRECIATION / CAB CALLOWAY / “THE GRAMMY AWARDS SHOW” / TELECAST 1977]. A2015.273.1.23b: A presentation case for a National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences appreciation medal for "The Grammy Awards Show” Telecast 1977 received by Cab Calloway. The square shaped case is constructed from primarily wood. At the top center is a carved round depression meant to cradle the medal, lined with black velvet.

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