Fruit of Islam uniform

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Created by
Fruit of Islam, American, founded 1933
Subject of
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
ca. 1960
Medium
polyester with cotton (textile) , patent leather
Description
Navy blue pant suit (male) with white braided stripes on pants and top portion of jacket; Red and white Nation of Islam logo featured on top of shoulders; Navy blue cap with black patent leather bill
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
uniforms
Topic
Clothing and dress
Nation of Islam
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.47
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50ea9821f-e481-447d-a7b4-5eb5e65a6c63

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