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Manufactured by:
Sag Harbor, American  Search this
Subject of:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913  Search this
Worn by:
Tobi Douglas A. Pulley  Search this
Medium:
polyester, rayon, synthetic fiber
Dimensions:
H x W (Flat): 32 7/8 × 16 1/2 in. (83.5 × 41.9 cm)
Type:
jackets
Date:
1991
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 / ??T]. The manufacturer's tag is sewn to the back of the collar.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Associations and institutions  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Education  Search this
Sororities  Search this
Women  Search this
Women's organizations  Search this
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.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Clothing-Historical
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc306307-4a3c-497a-b027-609ab0bf6891
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.49.2