Manufactured by
Unidentified
Used by
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
Date
1992
Medium
felt
Dimensions
Flat: 6 3/4 × 4 1/2 × 1 in. (17.1 × 11.4 × 2.5 cm)
Description
A rectangular red felt bag used to house the Delta Sigma Theta gavel sound block (2014.85.3.1). The bag is sewn closed on thre sides with a hemmed opening at one end. There is a length of gold colored cord threaded through the hemmed edge so the bag can be drawn closed.
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Type
bags (containers)
Topic
Associations and institutions
Sororities
Women
Women's organizations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Object number
2014.85.3.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50ffccb0f-e2b3-4418-b066-b431bb851253

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