Object Details
Manufactured by
Capezio, American, founded 1887
Worn by
Cab Calloway, American, 1907 - 1994
Description
A pair of off-white men's oxford shoes worn by Cab Calloway. The uppers are made from off-white leather with a plain oxford vamp and closed lacing. The soles of the shoes are brown leather with a stacked heel. Off-white cotton shoelaces with metal aglets are laced and tied in a bow over the tongue. The off-white insole is stamped with gold text that reads: " 'ON-STAGE' Fashion / by CAPEZIO / NEW YORK CHICAGO HOLLYWOOD / MAN-MADE INNERSOLE & SOCK LINING". On the interior inside of the left shoe (a) and the exterior inside of the right shoe (b) is handwritten text in black ink reading: "9 1/2 B / 7470".
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cabella Calloway Langsam
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Object number
2013.237.1ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
oxfords
Medium
leather, synthetic fibers, metal, and cotton shoelaces
Dimensions
H x W x D (Each): 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 11 in. (8.9 × 8.9 × 27.9 cm)
H x W x D (Together): 3 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 11 in. (8.9 × 19.1 × 27.9 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Clothing and dress
Composers (Musicians)
Conductors (Musicians)
Costume
Dance
Jazz (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.237.1ab