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Pants from Fruit of Islam uniform
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Fruit of Islam
, American, founded 1933
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Nation of Islam
, American, founded 1930
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Tuxedo pants designed by Sy Devore and worn by Nat King Cole in St. Louis Blues
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Devore, Sy
, American, died 1966
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Cole, Nat King
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Trousers from Fruit of Islam uniform
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Ali, Jon D
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