Worn by
Ali, Jon D, American
Manufactured by
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, American, founded 1914
Used by
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
1950-1959
Medium
synthetic fiber , wool, thread and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D (2013.39.4.1-.2): 66 1/2 × 24 × 13 in. (168.9 × 61 × 33 cm)
Inseam: 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm)
Description
Fruit of Islam uniform consisting of a suit jacket, trousers, and hat. The uniform is navy blue with beige trim at collar and wrists. There is a vertical beige stripe down the side of each pant leg. The hat is also navy blue with a peaked brim.
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
uniforms
Topic
Clothing and dress
Communities
Men
Nation of Islam
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
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52920b1ed-4028-4ddc-8419-1877627c6b20

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