Published by
Naeem, Abdul Basit, Pakistani
Edited by
Naeem, Abdul Basit, Pakistani
Subject of
Sharrieff, Zainab, American
Date
1956
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 8 ¾ x 5 ¾ in (22.22 x 14.60 cm)
Description
This magazine cover depicts a young woman in the light colored uniform and headscarf of the Nation of Islam. In the bottom right corner of the photograph are the words "A young Chicago Moslem/ Sister Zainab Sharrieff" in green text. In the left upper corner is a green rectangle with white text that reads "Moslem World & The U.S.A." There is a white margin along the bottom with text in green and black letters that read "Oct. - Nov. / December/ 1956 /SPECIAL ISSUE /Read Inside: SUEZ - Egypt's Waterway/ The Teachings of Mr. Elijah Muhammad / Moslems 'Invade' Georgia. Islam."
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted
Egypt, North Africa, Africa
Egypt, Middle East, Africa
Classification
Documents and Published Materials
Type
magazines
Topic
Africa
Mass media
Nation of Islam
Religion
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.150.11.13
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd512285c95-027d-4bd3-9e8d-c1421307d004

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