Created by
Unidentified
Issued by
Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
Worn by
Hopkins, Myrtle Kaye, American
Subject of
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
1970-1973
Medium
cotton, synthetic fiber, metal zipper, and plastic buttons
Dimensions
H x W x D (.1-.2 on form): 48 3/4 × 19 1/2 × 16 in. (123.8 × 49.5 × 40.6 cm)
H x W x D (.1 Dress on form): 43 1/2 × 17 × 16 in. (110.5 × 43.2 × 40.6 cm)
H x W (.1 Dress flat): 46 1/4 × 14 3/4 in. (117.5 × 37.5 cm)
H x W x D (.2 Shirt on form): 26 3/4 × 21 × 16 in. (67.9 × 53.3 × 40.6 cm)
H x W (.2 Shirt flat): 23 3/8 × 17 3/4 in. (59.4 × 45.1 cm)
H x W x D (.3 Headscarf on form): 13 × 18 × 15 in. (33 × 45.7 × 38.1 cm)
H x W (.3 Headscarf flat): 34 1/8 × 23 in. (86.7 × 58.4 cm)
Description
A 3-piece girl’s University of Islam high school uniform, comprised of a dress (.1), blouse (.2), and headscarf (.3), worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins.
The light tan cotton dress (.1) is ankle-length and sleeveless, with a rounded collarless neck and a full skirt with box pleats at the center front and back. The dress closes at the center back with a metal zipper that runs from just below the waist to the upper neck, with a single hook-and-eye fastener at the upper neck. A length of cream ribbon is sewn along the interior hem. The dress is not lined.
The white long-sleeved blouse (2) is made from a synthetic knit fabric. The blouse closes at the center front with five (5) white plastic buttons. There are small pleats at the front shoulder seams. The collar has two (2) tails, one of which inserts through a small seamed opening in the other, making a small tie at the center front neck. The sleeves button at the collar with a single white plastic button.
The cream headscarf (.3) is a slightly oblong half-circle shape with a scalloped front. It is made from a synthetic fabric. There are small self ties at the front for fastening under the wearer's chin.
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
dresses
blouses
headcloths (headgear)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Education
Nation of Islam
Religion
Urban life
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
Object number
2013.224.3.1-.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d3140b1-1733-4879-a89f-0686b03b06b1

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