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White necktie worn by Cab Calloway

20th century

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.

A white necktie worn by Cab Calloway. The silk necktie is solidly white. The fabric is woven with diagonal patterned bands of cross hatching, diamonds, and circles. The back of the necktie features gold tone acetate tip lining on the thick and thin ends.

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

Catalog reference: A2015.273.1.31

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