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    Flight helmet worn by Thunderbird pilot Gen. Lloyd W. Newton

    Manufactured by
    Shepard Airtronics, Inc., founded 1960
    IMCO Products, Inc., American
    Used by
    General Newton, Lloyd W., American, born 1942
    Subject of
    United States Air Force Thunderbirds, founded 1917
    Date
    ca. 1974
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    plastic , leather , metal , nylon , cloth
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 35 × 10 × 10 1/2 in. (88.9 × 25.4 × 26.7 cm)
    Description
    Red, white, and blue flight helmet with black visor. Flight helmet is predominantly red, with an illustration on the back. Illustration on helmet depicts an eagle with four fighter jets in a white star at its center. Blue stars set against a white background surround the eagle. Blue type below the eagle reads, [Thunderbirds]. At PR and PL sides of helmet are metal mechanisms that the flight oxygen mask clips in to. Type on each of the mechanisms reads, [60C4459/IMCO PRECISION/PRODUCTS INC.]. Painted at the center of the helmet's front is [Fig]. Helmet's visor is adjustable using a white knob. Type on white knob reads, [LOCK ASST. VISOR/8475-722-7292/ F/N 66D1722/SHEPARD AIRTRONICS INC.].
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Type
    helmets
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Race relations
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of General Lloyd "Fig" Newton
    Object number
    2015.221ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5deeaf0e2-b115-4a1c-8db6-aeb7f81e17a2
  • Pledge bucket hat from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Solomon, Cheryl Bailey, American, born 1959
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Coppin State University, American, founded 1900
    Date
    1979
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and adhesive on canvas with thread and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 × 9 1/2 × 11 in. (17.8 × 24.1 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A red, canvas, pledge bucket hat with an off-white band around the base of the crown from Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Adhered to the front of the crown is a white patch with a red design and border. At the top of the crown is an off-white, top button. The patch features eight (8) pyramids of varying size above the word [PYRAMID]. One of the pyramids is large and placed at the top center of the patch. The interior of the hat is red and has a white sweatband with a handwritten inscription in red ink that reads: [PYRAMID [---?] Cheryl].
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    hats
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Communities
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cheryl Bailey Solomon
    Object number
    2015.91.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd546d68fc6-3b0f-4195-bcc5-163e33e4f06e
  • Letterman sweater for Iota Phi Theta Fraternity

    Created by
    Logan Knitting Mills Inc., American
    Subject of
    Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., founded 1963
    Morgan State University, American, founded 1867
    Date
    ca. 1972
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    wool and elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W (Flat): 29 1/2 × 21 1/4 in. (74.9 × 54 cm)
    H x W x D (On form): 29 1/2 × 24 × 15 in. (74.9 × 61 × 38.1 cm)
    Description
    A brown,gold, and beige knitted pullover letterman sweater for the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity. Deep V-neck front, lined with gold coloring (v-neck so deep it cuts through the bordered coloring). Three horizontal stripes from PL and PR of the V-neck, on front, reaching to the shoulder seams of the sweater (brown on top, gold in middle, brown on bottom). These three lines continue onto the top of the back of the sweater. On the front of the sweater, on the PL chest, there is a brown patch with text stitched on in gold color, reading [D. G. Slick] positioned diagonally pointing up towards the PL shoulder. In the middle of the front, there is a large patch, colored brown and gold depicting the Iota Phi Theta fraternity crest (mainly brown with details in gold). The bottom, above the clinched waist, of the front of the sweater, has a large patch sewn horizontally across it, brown with gold stitching, reading [Who's the Greatest?]. Bottom of sweater, along all front, sides, and back of the bottom hem, is clinched (vertical lines running along hem creating an elastic stretch that fits to the wears form tightly), mainly brown, with a single horizontal line of gold along the very bottom. The back of the sweater has the same crimson lines (one large one around the neck line, and three (3) horizontally across the top of the back). A large patch, brown with brown and gold stitching reading [Iota Phi Theta/Fraternity Inc.] in cursive is across the shoulder blades, centered. Underneath that are two (2) other large patches, brown wiht gold stitching, top one reading [Morgan State] and the bottom one reading [College]. There are five (5) 5-point star patchs (brown outlines with gold stitching) making a semi-circle around the bottom of the "Morgan State" and "College" patches. The clinched bottom is the same as the front. There is a patch sewn, vertically, on the clinched waist on the PL side of the sweater, brown with gold stitching reading [Edgar Johnson]. The PR and PL sleeves, long-sleeve, are mainly beige with three (3) horizontal strips of coloring (brown on top, gold in middle, brown on bottom) running around the bicep of the arm. The PL sleeve has a single patch right under the shoulder and a little above the bicep, of a 5-point star (brown border with gold stitching), with [69] written in black market in the middle of the patch. Both sleeves are clinched at the wrist, mainly brown with a single horizontal gold line at the very bottom of the wrist. A tag on the interior of the back of the neck line, cream with crimson type, reads [100% PURE WOOL - DRY CLEAN ONLY/LOGAN/Knitting Mills/6038 W. MADISON ST. CHICAGO, ILL.] with depictions of a cheerleading microphone, wings, and unidentified objects on the right and left of the text.
    Place made
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    pullovers
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Fraternities
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
    Object number
    2014.191.4
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd505210344-613d-4849-8110-f3da2f165e34
  • Tunic of a Muslim Girl Training school uniform worn by Nadiyah Nasir

    Created by
    Najieb, Anna
    Najieb, Halimah
    Worn by
    Nasir, Nadiyah, American
    Subject of
    Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
    Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    cloth and plastic with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 30 1/2 × 15 1/2 in. (77.5 × 39.4 cm)
    Waist: 23 in. (58.4 cm)
    Description
    This is a beige tunic made of synthetic fabric. The tunic has a round neck, long sleeves, and slight A-line silhouette that end below the waist. It fastens in the front with a row of buttons and snap fasteners at the collar and left shoulder. The front of the tunic has a front flap that covers the entire torso up to the left shoulder and hides the row of buttons. There are seven buttons of a light brown plastic material that appears opalescent. There are two metal snaps at the left shoulder and one snap at the collar. The tunic is lined with a light fabric.
    Place made
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    tunics
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
    Object number
    2013.221.1.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a56b1ce0-c628-41f6-b4ec-7b0e4d77ab12
  • Culottes of a Muslim Girl Training school uniform worn by Nadiyah Nasir

    Created by
    Najieb, Anna
    Najieb, Halimah
    Worn by
    Nasir, Nadiyah, American
    Subject of
    Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
    Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    cloth and thread with elastic
    Dimensions
    H x W: 38 1/2 × 16 1/2 in. (97.8 × 41.9 cm)
    Inseam: 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm)
    Description
    These are beige culottes made of synthetic fabric. The culottes are pleated with large flaps that give the appearance that the item is a skirt. The left leg corresponds with the front flap and the right leg with the back flap. It has an elastic waist with a slight A-line silhouette. The elastic waist is attached to the culottes about nine inches from the line of stitching at the hips. The culottes are lined with a light fabric.
    Place made
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    culottes
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
    Object number
    2013.221.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd516ad1001-2d1f-457c-99ec-f3f0944ea3f1
  • Headscarf of a Muslim Girl Training school uniform worn by Nadiyah Nasir

    Created by
    Najieb, Anna
    Najieb, Halimah
    Worn by
    Nasir, Nadiyah, American
    Subject of
    Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
    Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    cloth and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W: 23 1/2 × 30 in. (59.7 × 76.2 cm)
    Description
    Beige head scarf made of synthetic fabric. Scarf in the shape of a half-circle with the forehead portion at the horizontal edge. Two smaller flaps are attached to the forehead section and wrap around the base of the neck.
    Place made
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    headscarves
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
    Object number
    2013.221.1.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5794561f6-a99c-48cc-81cc-6b5ed63477bd
  • Cloak of a Muslim Girl Training school uniform worn by Nadiyah Nasir

    Created by
    Najieb, Anna
    Najieb, Halimah
    Worn by
    Nasir, Nadiyah, American
    Subject of
    Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
    Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    cloth and thread with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 37 1/2 × 16 in. (95.3 × 40.6 cm)
    Description
    This beige cloak is made of synthetic fabric. It fastens with two snap fasteners at the front of the collar and has two slits for arms in the front of cloak. The cloak is lined with a light fabric.
    Place made
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    cloaks
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
    Object number
    2013.221.1.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56129225d-0bdb-4138-aa45-50c5dcc6aeba
  • Nation of Islam Moslem Girls' Training School uniform worn by Jamilah Sahib

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
    Worn by
    Sahib, Jamilah
    Subject of
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1959-1969
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and metal buttons and zipper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1 Tunic on form): 29 1/2 × 20 × 17 in. (74.9 × 50.8 × 43.2 cm)
    H x W (.1 Tunic flat): 30 × 16 3/4 in. (76.2 × 42.5 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 Pants on form): 39 × 16 × 8 in. (99.1 × 40.6 × 20.3 cm)
    H x W (.2 Pants flat): 39 3/8 × 16 5/8 in. (100 × 42.2 cm)
    H x W x D (.3 Headscarf on form): 13 × 22 × 18 in. (33 × 55.9 × 45.7 cm)
    H x W (.3 Headscarf flat): 28 1/4 × 42 3/4 in. (71.8 × 108.6 cm)
    Description
    A cream-colored, 3-piece original style button down MGT (Moslem Girls' Training) uniform, comprised of a tunic (.1), a skirt (.2), and a headscarf (.3), worn by Jamilah Sahib.
    The cream-colored princess-cut tunic (.1) is made from synthetic fabric and has long sleeves with folded cuffs and a standing collar. The tunic fastens with five (5) metal buttons down the front. The center of each button has a cream circle surrounded by a thin decorative metal circle, and then by self-fabric. The tunic is not lined.
    The cream-colored full-length skirt (.2) is made from the same synthetic fabric as the tunic. The skirt has a straight fitted waistband, and it fastens at the proper left waist with a zipper and a single button (the button is missing). The skirt is not lined.
    The cream-colored headscarf (.3) is made from the same synthetic fabric as the tunic and skirt. It is a slightly oblong half-circle with short ties at the front to fasten under the wearer's chin.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    tunics
    skirts
    headcloths (headgear)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
    Object number
    2013.224.1.1-.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f68fd16-73e9-458e-944f-3e84b51dc537
  • Nation of Islam University of Islam school nurse's uniform worn by Jamilah Sahib

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
    Worn by
    Sahib, Jamilah
    Subject of
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1970-1977
    Medium
    synthetic fiber with plastic buttons and metal zipper and fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1-.3 on form): 59 × 30 × 20 in. (149.9 × 76.2 × 50.8 cm)
    H x W x D (.1 Shirt on form): 30 1/2 × 19 × 15 in. (77.5 × 48.3 × 38.1 cm)
    H x W (.1 Shirt flat): 30 7/8 × 15 3/4 in. (78.4 × 40 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 Culottes on form): 42 × 18 × 19 in. (106.7 × 45.7 × 48.3 cm)
    H x W (.2 Culottes flat): 42 1/2 × 13 1/2 in. (108 × 34.3 cm)
    H x W x D (.3 Cape on form): 38 3/4 × 29 × 19 in. (98.4 × 73.7 × 48.3 cm)
    H x W (.3 Cape flat): 38 3/4 × 18 in. (98.4 × 45.7 cm)
    H x W x D (.4 Headscarf on form): 12 1/4 × 17 × 11 in. (31.1 × 43.2 × 27.9 cm)
    H x W (.4 Headscarf flat): 18 3/4 × 32 in. (47.6 × 81.3 cm)
    Description
    A white, 4-piece school nurse's uniform, comprised of a shirt (.1), culottes (.2), a cape (.3), and a headscarf (.4), worn by Jamilah Sahib.
    The shirt (.1) is made from white synthetic fabric. It has long sleeves and a short standing collar. The proper right front crosses over to the proper left front side and fastens with seven (7) round clear plastic buttons. The button band is concealed from the exterior by a flap. Three (3) metal snaps affix the proper right front side to the proper left shoulder, and there is one (1) additional metal snap at the front neck. The sleeves are straight with a dart at each elbow and no cuff. There is a dart to the left and right of the center back neck. The shirt and sleeves are fully lined with a white synthetic fabric.
    The full-length culottes (.2) are made from the same white synthetic fabric as the shirt. Each pant leg is cut very wide, with an additional panel of fabric sewn in and wrapped around to make the pants appear like a wrap skirt. The proper right leg panel reaches across the front to the proper left side, while the proper left leg panel reaches across the back to the proper right side. The culottes have a straight fitted waistband and close just left of the center front with a zipper and two metal (2) hook-and-eye fasteners. A snap on the proper left front waistband and a clear plastic button on the proper left side provide further closure for the panel of the proper right front leg that reaches across to the proper left side. There are two (2) inset pockets, one at each side below the waist. The culottes are fully lined with white synthetic fabric.
    The cape (.3) reaches from the neck to just above the knee and is made from a white ribbed synthetic fabric. There are two (2) slits, one on each front side, for the arms. The cape fastens at the center front neck with one (1) metal hook-and-eye fastener. The cape is fully lined with white synthetic fabric.
    The headscarf (.4) is made from the same white ribbed synthetic fabric as the cape. It is a slightly oblong half-circle with a scallped front. There are short ties at the front to fasten under the wearer's neck.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    capes (outerwear)
    shirts
    culottes
    headcloths (headgear)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
    Object number
    2013.224.2.1-.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc95fee4-1599-438e-8643-6e0c82b31a6e
  • Nation of Islam University of Islam school uniform worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
    Worn by
    Hopkins, Myrtle Kaye, American
    Subject of
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1970-1973
    Medium
    cotton, synthetic fiber, metal zipper, and plastic buttons
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1-.2 on form): 48 3/4 × 19 1/2 × 16 in. (123.8 × 49.5 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W x D (.1 Dress on form): 43 1/2 × 17 × 16 in. (110.5 × 43.2 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W (.1 Dress flat): 46 1/4 × 14 3/4 in. (117.5 × 37.5 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 Shirt on form): 26 3/4 × 21 × 16 in. (67.9 × 53.3 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W (.2 Shirt flat): 23 3/8 × 17 3/4 in. (59.4 × 45.1 cm)
    H x W x D (.3 Headscarf on form): 13 × 18 × 15 in. (33 × 45.7 × 38.1 cm)
    H x W (.3 Headscarf flat): 34 1/8 × 23 in. (86.7 × 58.4 cm)
    Description
    A 3-piece girl’s University of Islam high school uniform, comprised of a dress (.1), blouse (.2), and headscarf (.3), worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins.
    The light tan cotton dress (.1) is ankle-length and sleeveless, with a rounded collarless neck and a full skirt with box pleats at the center front and back. The dress closes at the center back with a metal zipper that runs from just below the waist to the upper neck, with a single hook-and-eye fastener at the upper neck. A length of cream ribbon is sewn along the interior hem. The dress is not lined.
    The white long-sleeved blouse (2) is made from a synthetic knit fabric. The blouse closes at the center front with five (5) white plastic buttons. There are small pleats at the front shoulder seams. The collar has two (2) tails, one of which inserts through a small seamed opening in the other, making a small tie at the center front neck. The sleeves button at the collar with a single white plastic button.
    The cream headscarf (.3) is a slightly oblong half-circle shape with a scalloped front. It is made from a synthetic fabric. There are small self ties at the front for fastening under the wearer's chin.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    dresses
    blouses
    headcloths (headgear)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
    Object number
    2013.224.3.1-.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d3140b1-1733-4879-a89f-0686b03b06b1
  • Nation of Islam University of Islam drill team uniform worn by Myrtle K. Hopkins

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
    Worn by
    Hopkins, Myrtle Kaye, American
    Subject of
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1970-1973
    Medium
    synthetic fiber, ribbon, elastic, and metal buttons and zipper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1ab-.2 on form): 55 1/4 × 21 × 14 in. (140.3 × 53.3 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W x D (.1a Tunic on form): 39 1/4 × 21 × 14 in. (99.7 × 53.3 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (.1a Tunic flat): 39 1/2 × 15 1/4 in. (100.3 × 38.7 cm)
    H x W (.1b Belt flat): 1 5/8 × 61 1/2 in. (4.1 × 156.2 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 Pants on form): 38 1/2 × 15 × 11 in. (97.8 × 38.1 × 27.9 cm)
    H x W (.2 Pants flat): 40 × 13 7/8 in. (101.6 × 35.2 cm)
    Inseam (.2 Pants): 26 1/4 in. (66.7 cm)
    H x W x D (.3 Headscarf on form): 13 × 25 1/2 × 21 in. (33 × 64.8 × 53.3 cm)
    H x W (.3 Headscarf flat): 27 7/8 × 40 1/4 in. (70.8 × 102.2 cm)
    Description
    A red and white 3-piece Vanguard drill team uniform, comprised of a tunic with a belt (.1ab), harem pants (.2), and headscarf (.3), worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins.
    The cream-colored princess-cut tunic (.1a) is made from synthetic fabric. It has long sleeves with folded cuffs and a standing collar. It is trimmed with red grosgrain ribbon at the collar, cuffs, and bottom hem. The tunic fastens with five (5) metal buttons down the front. The center of each button has a darker cream circle surrounded by a thin decorative metal circle, and then by self fabric. The tunic is not lined. A coordinating red fabric belt (.1b) ties around the waist.
    The harem pants (.2) are made from the same cream synthetic fabric as the tunic. The pants have a fitted waist and close with a zipper and single button closure (button missing) at the proper left side. The wide legs are cinched at the ankles by an elastic band run through the hem of each leg, with the ends safety-pinned together. The pants are not lined.
    The headscarf (.3) is shaped in a slighlty oblong half-circle and is also made of the cream-colored synthetic fabric, with the front trimmed in red grosgrain ribbon. The ribbon is left loose at each end to be tied under the wearer's chin.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    tunics
    belts (costume accessories)
    headcloths (headgear)
    shalwar
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
    Object number
    2013.224.4.1ab-.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c4f644cf-4a59-4dc0-a22c-f1093e7e38f4
  • Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform worn by Medina Rowell

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
    Worn by
    Rowell, Medina, American
    Subject of
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1978-1979
    Medium
    synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 25 1/2 × 9 × 14 in. (64.8 × 22.9 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Flat): 26 × 13 1/4 in. (66 × 33.7 cm)
    Description
    A brown girl’s Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The A-line cut jumper is made from a dark brown synthetic knit material. The bodice and thick shoulder straps form a square neckline, with a slit at the center front bodice. Ties extend from both sides at the empire waist for tying at the center back. The jumper is not lined. This is the smallest of three (3) similar uniform jumpers previously worn by Rowell.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jumpers (dresses)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
    Object number
    2013.224.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b2bb2c2a-e171-42c3-bb70-538e5b0184ac
  • Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform worn by Medina Rowell

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
    Worn by
    Rowell, Medina, American
    Subject of
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1978-1979
    Medium
    synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 27 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 14 1/2 in. (69.9 × 24.1 × 36.8 cm)
    H x W (Flat): 27 1/2 × 13 1/2 in. (69.9 × 34.3 cm)
    Description
    A brown girl’s Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The A-line cut jumper is made from a dark brown synthetic knit material. The bodice and thick shoulder straps form a square neckline, with a slit at the center front bodice. Ties extend from both sides at the empire waist for tying at the center back. The jumper is not lined. This is the mid-sized of three (3) similar uniform jumpers previously worn by Rowell.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jumpers (dresses)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
    Object number
    2013.224.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58733b534-bd2c-407a-a0d7-01734fe6c01d
  • Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform worn by Medina Rowell

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
    Worn by
    Rowell, Medina, American
    Subject of
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1978-1979
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and plastic button
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1-.2 on form): 33 × 14 × 14 1/2 in. (83.8 × 35.6 × 36.8 cm)
    H x W x D (.1 Jumper on form): 32 3/4 × 9 × 14 1/2 in. (83.2 × 22.9 × 36.8 cm)
    H x W (.1 Jumper flat): 32 1/4 × 13 3/4 in. (81.9 × 34.9 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 Shirt on form): 20 1/4 × 14 × 6 in. (51.4 × 35.6 × 15.2 cm)
    H x W (Shirt flat): 20 5/8 × 12 1/4 in. (52.4 × 31.1 cm)
    Description
    A Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, comprised of a brown jumper (.1) and a yellow blouse (.2), worn by Medina Rowell.
    The A-line cut jumper (.1) is made from a dark brown synthetic knit material. The bodice and thick shoulder straps form a square neckline, with a slit at the center front bodice. Ties extend from both sides at the empire waist for tying at the center back. The jumper is not lined. This is the largest of three (3) similar uniform jumpers previously worn by Rowell.
    The short-sleeved blouse (.2) is made from a pale yellow synthetic fabric. It has a Peter Pan collar and a single patch pocket on the proper left chest. The blouse fastens up the center front with five (5) round yellow plastic buttons, all of which are missing except the bottom-most button. The blouse is not lined.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    blouses
    jumpers (dresses)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
    Object number
    2013.224.7.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cf906888-dd4f-4aff-b956-473de7ae0c4c
  • Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform beret worn by Medina Rowell

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
    Worn by
    Rowell, Medina, American
    Subject of
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1978-1979
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    polyester
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 9 1/2 × 11 × 6 1/2 in. (24.1 × 27.9 × 16.5 cm)
    H x W (Flat): 12 × 11 3/4 in. (30.5 × 29.8 cm)
    Description
    A dark brown beret, part of a Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The polyester beret is round with an oblong opening on the underside for the wearer's head.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    berets
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
    Object number
    2013.224.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c32e4de4-2e87-48f2-a2e8-4310fe7643a5
  • Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform beret worn by Medina Rowell

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
    Worn by
    Rowell, Medina, American
    Subject of
    Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
    Date
    1978-1979
    Medium
    wool
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 9 × 10 × 6 1/2 in. (22.9 × 25.4 × 16.5 cm)
    H x W (Flat): 11 5/8 × 10 1/8 in. (29.5 × 25.7 cm)
    Description
    A dark brown beret, part of a Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The wool beret is round with an oblong opening on the underside for the wearer's head.
    Place used
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    berets
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
    Object number
    2013.224.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd532288680-0334-411b-b46b-70fce819247e
  • Apron with IBPOEW iconography

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Date
    ca. 1940s
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    canvas, ribbon, ink
    Dimensions
    H x W (Apron, no strings): 12 x 14 9/16 in. (30.5 x 37 cm)
    H x W (Apron with strings): 12 x 87 1/2 in. (30.5 x 222.3 cm)
    Description
    Discolored white canvas apron with purple trim and printed iconography of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks of the World. Apron consists of two (2) pieces of canvas, a half-circle overtop a larger square. The half-circle piece features stylized purple text that reads [IBPOE of W]. The square canvas features an image of a male elk standing in a field above an elaborate banner bearing the phrase [CERVUS ALCES]. Canvas is trimmed with purple ribbon and has a matching purple tie.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    aprons (protective wear)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Fraternal organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.17.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a759115-376b-40bb-bf10-f146104c6582
  • Cream fez worn by a member of the Maryland Order of the Eastern Star

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1850
    Date
    1950-2000
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    a: wool felt, leather, silk tassel ;
    b: metal and rhinestone;
    c: metal and rhinestone
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a): 6 3/4 × 7 × 7 in. (17.1 × 17.8 × 17.8 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 1 1/4 × 3 × 1 in. (3.2 × 7.6 × 2.5 cm)
    H x W x D (c): 1/2 × 1 × 3/4 in. (1.3 × 2.5 × 1.9 cm)
    Description
    This cream felt fez hat was worn by a member of the Maryland Order of the Eastern Star. Around the top of the crown are vents in a design of four (4) separate concentric circles. At the center front of the hat is a machine-embroidered patch of a yellow five-pointed star featuring the emblem of the Order of the Eastern Star. Embroidered in light blue thread below the patch are the letters "MD". The interior opening of the fez is lined with a brown leather with a perforated design of repeating diagonal lines. Attached to the hat with three (3) butterfly clutches above the star patch is a metal and clear rhinestone pin (b) reading "OES". A light blue tassel hangs from the top of the crown. A metal and clear rhinestone chain pin (c) is attached at the proper left back side of the hat with two (2) butterfly clutches.
    Place used
    Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    fezes
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Freemasonry
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.156.14.8abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f999f36d-a9f0-46a2-88f7-acc80c12fd77
  • Texas Rangers baseball uniform jersey worn by Charley Pride

    Manufactured by
    Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Subject of
    Texas Rangers, American, founded 1961
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    synthetic fiber with plastic buttons
    Dimensions
    H x W (jersey): 31 1/2 x 32 1/4 in. (80 x 81.9 cm)
    H x W (pants): 33 x 20 in. (83.8 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    Jersey from a Texas Rangers baseball uniform worn by Charley Pride. The jersey is made from a white synthetic knit fabric with red, white, and blue striped woven knit fabric around the end of the sleeves and the neck opening. The shirt has short sleeves and a crew neck with a slit in the front that closes with two (2) round pearlized plastic buttons. The word "Rangers" in red patch letters with blue shadows is embroidered across the front chest of the jersey. A shield-shaped embroidered patch is sewn on the proper left sleeve. The patch has a design of a shield in blue, red, and white, with the state of Texas on the shield containing one red star and the word "RANGERS" along the top of the patch. Red patch letters with blue shadows reading "PRIDE / 50" are embroidered across the back shoulders of the jersey. A Wilson brand label is sewn at the interior center back neck that also contains size and care information. To the proper right of the manufacturer's tag is a white fabric label with blue hand-embroidered text that reads "79 1".
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.46.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aaf3d1f0-56db-41cf-a04c-01ca938843da
  • Texas Rangers baseball uniform short pants worn by Charley Pride

    Manufactured by
    Rawlings, American, founded 1887
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Subject of
    Texas Rangers, American, founded 1961
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and elastic with plastic and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W: 33 × 20 in. (83.8 × 50.8 cm)
    Inseam: 24 in. (61 cm)
    Caption
    Pride, who had played in the Negro Leagues as a pitcher for the Memphis Red Sox, began training with the Texas Rangers in 1972 and has owned a small stake in the team since 2010."
    Description
    Pair of short pants from a Texas Rangers baseball uniform worn by Charley Pride. The white knit pants have a wide blue stripe running down each leg, with the legs ending below the knee. The hem of each leg has elastic. The waistband is made from a red, white, and blue striped band of fabric. The pants close at the center front waist with three (3) metal snaps each faced in the color of the stripe of the band, and a metal zipper. There is also a white drawstring on the inside of the waistband that ties at the center front. There are two (2) inset pockets, one on each back side below the waist. Each pocket closes with one (1) pearlized round plastic button. The inside waistband is made from a wide band of white elastic. The name "PRIDE 05" is handwritten in black in on the interior proper left back side of the waistband. A red manufacturer's label for Rawlings is sewn at the interior proper right back side of the waistband that also contains size and care information. A white fabric label with hand-embroidered red text is sewn at the interior center back waist band that reads "5 34/36 24 84 1" with a small tag sewn to the right side with printed text reading "SET 1 / 1984".
    Place depicted
    Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    knickerbockers
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.46.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56ad8892f-5594-40ed-a348-5e6e2a5b2e28

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