Created by
Unidentified
Issued by
Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
Worn by
Rowell, Medina, American
Subject of
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
1978-1979
Medium
synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D (On form): 25 1/2 × 9 × 14 in. (64.8 × 22.9 × 35.6 cm)
H x W (Flat): 26 × 13 1/4 in. (66 × 33.7 cm)
Description
A brown girl’s Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The A-line cut jumper is made from a dark brown synthetic knit material. The bodice and thick shoulder straps form a square neckline, with a slit at the center front bodice. Ties extend from both sides at the empire waist for tying at the center back. The jumper is not lined. This is the smallest of three (3) similar uniform jumpers previously worn by Rowell.
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing-Historical
Type
jumpers (dresses)
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
2013.224.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b2bb2c2a-e171-42c3-bb70-538e5b0184ac

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