Created by
Muhammad's Mosque of Islam No. 2, American, founded 1972
Subject of
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Worn by
Ali, Halimah Mohammed
Date
ca. 1970
Medium
polyester and cotton (textile), metal, plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D (Suit on form): 55 × 26 × 16 in. (139.7 × 66 × 40.6 cm)
H x W x D (Jacket on form): 28 × 26 × 14 in. (71.1 × 66 × 35.6 cm)
H x W x D (Skirt on form): 40 1/2 × 18 × 16 in. (102.9 × 45.7 × 40.6 cm)
Description
Woman’s suit consisting of jacket (.1) and skirt (.2) made by Temple #2 in Chicago. Both pieces are made of a peach colored fabric. The fabric is woven in a wavy pattern and the front of the jacket has two (2) pockets. At the nape of the neck is a silver tag with the maker information [Temple #2 / CHICAGO]. Attached to the bottom of the silver tag are two (2) additional tags, one on the left with the size listed in red [HAND / WASH-WARM / DO NOT WRING / DRIP DRY]. Along the PL side at the skirt waist is a zipper and small button closer. Button closer has one (1) button. At the back is a small tag with the size in red [12].
Place made
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Movement
Black Nationalism
Type
suits
jackets
skirts
Topic
Business
Clothing and dress
Nation of Islam
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Halimah Mohammed Ali
Object number
2015.60.2.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c3624da6-4b83-45ad-851e-b419a155fa18

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