Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Ali, Minnie, American
Used by
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
1970-1979
Medium
cloth , thread and braid
Dimensions
H x W: 7 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (17.8 x 17.1 cm)
Description
Muslim Girls' Training uniform headpiece. Made to go with a matching Muslim Girl's Training Uniform, this lavender headpiece has a round crown and an asymmetrical bottom, shorter in front and longer in back. The crown is edged with yellow braid and there is a yellow five pointed star appliqué on the front. Below the star are the initials "MGT' embroidered in yellow thread.
Place made
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
hats
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
2013.39.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5388526e7-5130-428e-8be5-8ece86497bca

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page