Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Nu'Mani, Aahirah, American
Used by
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
1950-1959
Medium
cloth , thread , metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W: 37 1/4 x 12 3/4 in. (94.6 x 32.4 cm)
Description
This beige Muslim Girls' Training and General Civilization Class uniform skirt is made of synthetic fabric, shiny on one side, dull weave on the reverse. The skirt is ankle-length, and has darts in front with slight A-line silhouette. It fastens in back with a zipper and plastic button.
Place made
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
skirts
Topic
Clothing and dress
Communities
Nation of Islam
Religion
Resistance
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Becca Nu'Mani
Object number
2013.39.1.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5700f9803-22f7-420c-87f3-b388fbcac835

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