Distributed by
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Manufactured by
Salaam International, American
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
ink on cardboard
Dimensions
H x W: 8 5/8 × 7 1/4 in. (21.8 × 18.4 cm)
Description
Packaging for sardines imported and distributed by Salaam International, a division of the Nation of Islam. The packaging consists of a single piece of cardboard in a turqoise blue color and printed with black and yellow text. When folded, the piece forms a rectangular box. In the center, text reads [SALAAM / BRAND IMPORTED / SARDINES]. At the top, in between two sections of Arabic writing is [THE NATION OF ISLAM] with a small globe graphic. Along the bottom, text reads [PRODUCT OF MOROCCO IMPORTED & DISTRIBUTED BY THE NATION OF ISLAM].
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Place made
Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
packaging
Topic
Africa
Business
Cooking and dining
Foodways
Nation of Islam
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Nadar Ali and Family
Object number
2015.27.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd539b2424a-c681-47d3-a72b-71beb85d291f

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