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Garment bag used by Ray Barretto

late 20th century

African American history · place not specified

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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 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)

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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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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