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  • 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
  • Cape worn by an unidentified member of the Ku Klux Klan

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Date
    1920s
    Medium
    cotton (textile), metal, tassel
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 30 5/16 × 46 7/8 in. (77 × 119 cm)
    Description
    A cotton, rose colored hip-length cape used by a Ku Klux Klan member. The robe is completely lined with white cotton fabric. The lining is attached to the outer cape by snap fasteners all along the front edges and around the bottom edge. Two snaps sewn on the outer left back permits the left front of the cape to be pulled back and fastened, allowing the lining to show. The cape has a large flat collar. Underneath the collar are metal cape fasteners around the neck of the cape. A rose colored cord is attached to the neckline of the cape at both lapels. The cord has fringed ends.
    Statement
    Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    capes (outerwear)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Fraternal organizations
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56fbdd400-a916-489e-a5ab-0fc84797c61d
  • Cape worn by an unidentified member of the Ku Klux Klan

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Date
    1920s
    Medium
    cotton (textile), metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 29 3/4 × 43 11/16 in. (75.5 × 111 cm)
    Description
    A cotton, light brown, hip-length cape used by a Ku Klux Klan member. The robe is completely lined with white cotton fabric. The lining is attached to the outer cape by snap fasteners all along the front edges and around the bottom edge. The cape has no collar and a small, metal safety pin is attached to the neckline at the front of the cape.
    Statement
    Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    capes (outerwear)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Fraternal organizations
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5831b600e-8aa4-4a3a-a2da-2e6b1a221a97
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