Manufactured by
Sag Harbor, American, founded 1975
Subject of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
Worn by
Pulley, Tobi Douglas A.
Date
1991
Medium
polyester, rayon, synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W (Flat): 32 7/8 × 16 1/2 in. (83.5 × 41.9 cm)
Description
A black Delta Sigma Theta jacket owned and worn by Tobi Douglas A. Pulley. The jacket is constructed of a single layer of polyester, rayon, and spandex blend and has lapels at the collar, a single black button on the front, two front pockets at the waist, and fabric shoulder pads sewn in place. There is embroidery on both the PL and PR breast. The PR embroidery reads [N. W. A. / #12 / Mother Nature] in white thread. The PL breast features an embroidered red equilateral triangle. Inside the triangle is the silhouette of a woman a red dress with her arm raised (Lady Fortitude), also in red thread. There is white embroidery inside the triangle that reads [?G 1991 Spring / 20 Years Strong / ?ST]. The manufacturer's tag is sewn to the back of the collar.
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
jackets
Topic
Associations and institutions
Clothing and dress
Education
Sororities
Women
Women's organizations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tobi Douglas A. Pulley, member DST Sorority, Inc.
Object number
2014.49.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc306307-4a3c-497a-b027-609ab0bf6891

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