Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Clark, Sara M., American, 1936 - 2001
Subject of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
Date
after 1954
Medium
synthetic fiber and elastic
Dimensions
H x W: 30 1/2 x 24 in. (77.5 x 61 cm)
Description
A shiny green jacket with embroidery on the front and back. The jacket’s sleeve cuff, waist, and collar are made of elastic material. The jacket has a white lining and a black zipper down front. Embroidery on the proper right chest of the jacket reads "Sara." Embroidery on the proper left chest of the jacket reads “A.K.A." The Alpha Kappa Alpha seal and the Alpha Kappa Alpha motto are embroidered on the jackets back.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
jackets
Topic
Associations and institutions
Clothing and dress
Education
Sororities
Women
Women's organizations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Object number
2013.133.1.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5689b84e8-f59d-421f-b7f7-a851e4e75c05

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