Tuxedo Jacket Worn by Tito Puente

April 20 Tito Puente (born on this day in 1923) was a Puerto Rican timbalero and band leader who was a key figure in the New York Latin music scene. He played a major role in the mambo craze of the 1950s and 60s and continued to perform salsa and Latin jazz in the following decades. Puente was renowned for his energetic and virtuosic timbal solos, and compositions such as “Oye como va.”

Tuxedo jacket worn by Tito Puente

Location: Currently not on view

Data Source: National Museum of American History

user: Puente, Tito
maker: Rubie's Costume Company

Credit Line: Gift of Margaret Puente

Measurements: overall: 43 in x 22 in; 109.22 cm x 55.88 cm; overall: 44 in x 22 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in; 111.76 cm x 57.15 cm x 6.0325 cm

Object Name: jacket

Front of silver sequinned cutaway tuxedo jacket with tails worn by Tito Puente. Fitted short jacket with satin winged and notched lapels decorated with sequins. Six false fabric buttons on front with hook and eye closure. Lined with satin.

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