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A black swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor. The coat is made of a black wool and synthetic blend fabric with black satin peaked lapels and straight cuffless sleeves. Black tail coat with white pocket handkerchief worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995. Creator: After Six. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)