Created by:

Unidentified  Search this

Worn by:

Eugene Allen, American, 1919 - 2010  Search this

Medium:

satin, synthetic fiber, metal

Dimensions:

H x W: 4 7/8 × 36 in. (12.4 × 91.4 cm)

Type:

cummerbunds

tuxedoes

Place used:

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

Place made:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1981

Description:

Cummerbund from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The wide black satin center has upward-facing pleats in the ‘crumb catcher’ style. The black elastic waistband has metal clasps and a white tag, which reads [S & M]. The interior of the clasp has a manufacturer's name [ORMOND N.Y.C.] and the date, 1981.

Topic:

African American  Search this

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Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen

Object number:

2018.5.1.7

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd583a221d5-1e28-49d0-9b7e-173769ba6948

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.5.1.7