- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Nu'Mani, Aahirah, American
- Used by
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1950-1959
- Medium
- cloth , thread and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 52 x 17 1/2 in. (132.1 x 44.5 cm)
- Description
- This red Muslim Girls' Training and General Civilization Class uniform cape is made of synthetic fabric, shiny on one side, dull weave on the reverse. It has a circular stand up collar and fastens with hook and eye clasp at the front of the neck. There are vertical slits for arms.
- Place made
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing - Costume
- Type
- capes (outerwear)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Becca Nu'Mani
- Object number
- 2013.39.2.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




