Manufactured by
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, American, founded 1914
Worn by
Ali, Jon D, American
Used by
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
1950-1959
Medium
synthetic fiber , wool , thread and plastic
Dimensions
H x W: 44 1/8 x 19 in. (112.1 x 48.3 cm)
Inseam: 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm)
Description
Fruit of Islam navy blue uniform trousers. These trousers have beige stripes down the side of each pant leg. There are two rear pockets and belt loops for a belt.
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
trousers
Topic
Clothing and dress
Communities
Nation of Islam
Religion
Resistance
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Becca Nu'Mani
Object number
2013.39.4.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fb5dcc13-0ab7-485c-99e6-b45fe73c9aa8

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