Published by
Broadside Press, founded 1965
Written by
Sterling Plumpp, American, born 1940
Illustrated by
Woodson, Shirley, American, born 1936
Subject of
Muhammad, Elijah, American, 1897 - 1975
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
1971
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (closed): 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm)
H x W (open): 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
Description
A poem titled "Muslim Men" written by Sterling D. Plumbb and published by Broadside Press as Broadside No. 43. The poem is printed on white paper in black ink and presented in booklet form. The front cover features black-and-white graphite illustration of Elijah Muhammad by Shirley Woodson. Muhammad is pictured wearing his crescent moon embellished kofia along with a jacket and bowtie. Across the top is [MUSLIM MEN / Sterling D. Plumpp]. At the bottom left corner of the front cover is the artist's signature [SWoodson / 1971]. At the bottom right corner of the front cover is “50¢.” The copyright, broadside number, and publisher information is on the interior left side. The poem is printed on the interior right side. The back cover is blank.
Place printed
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Movement
BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
Type
poems
Topic
Black Press
Literature
Mass media
Men
Nation of Islam
Poetry
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.154.15
Restrictions & Rights
© 1971 by Sterling D. Plumpp
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd591eb18e3-5a33-430e-8224-f041321698f1

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