- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Nu'Mani, Aahirah, American
- Used by
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1950-1959
- Medium
- cloth and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W: 33 1/2 x 42 1/8 in. (85.1 x 107 cm)
- Description
- This beige Muslim Girls' Training and General Civilization Class uniform head scarf is made of synthetic fabric, shiny on one side, dull weave on the reverse. The scarf is semi-circular with a beige ribbon stitched to the hem at the center of the flat edge. The ends of the ribbon hang free of the scarf.
- Place made
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- headscarves
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Becca Nu'Mani
- Object number
- 2013.39.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




