Museum object · garment bags
Garment bag used by Ray Barretto
late 20th century
African American history · place not specified
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 large, dark brown Louis Vuitton garment bag with light brown lining. The Louis Vuitton pattern is printed thoughout. There are XX compartments, with one long zipper running down the inside. The bag is fashioned to fold, clip closed, and carry with a handle that is also brown and can be found in the middle, opposite side of the long zipper. The Louis Vuitton garment bag was used by Ray Barretto.
- Catalog date
- late 20th century
- Recorded subjects
- African American; Clothing and dress; Instrumentalists (Musicians); Jazz (Music)
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Sources & collection details
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20
Catalog reference: A2020.52.1.6
Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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