Created by
Najieb, Anna
Najieb, Halimah
Worn by
Nasir, Nadiyah, American
Subject of
Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
1968
Medium
cloth and thread with elastic
Dimensions
H x W: 38 1/2 × 16 1/2 in. (97.8 × 41.9 cm)
Inseam: 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm)
Description
These are beige culottes made of synthetic fabric. The culottes are pleated with large flaps that give the appearance that the item is a skirt. The left leg corresponds with the front flap and the right leg with the back flap. It has an elastic waist with a slight A-line silhouette. The elastic waist is attached to the culottes about nine inches from the line of stitching at the hips. The culottes are lined with a light fabric.
Place made
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
culottes
Topic
Clothing and dress
Education
Nation of Islam
Religion
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
Object number
2013.221.1.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd516ad1001-2d1f-457c-99ec-f3f0944ea3f1

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