Cap from 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
Dimensions
Size 7 1/4: 4 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (12.1 x 19.7 x 25.1 cm)
Description
Navy blue cap with black patent leather bill; Nation of Islam crescent moon and star present at front center.
Classification
Clothing-Historical
Type
uniforms
kepis
Topic
Associations and institutions
Clothing and dress
Nation of Islam
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.47.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d165129-86d0-46c4-a6cc-c319bfe21eab

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