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Black Delta Sigma Theta jacket owned by Tobi Douglas A. Pulley

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    Object Details

    Manufactured by

    Sag Harbor, American, founded 1975

    Subject of

    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913

    Worn by

    Tobi Douglas A. Pulley

    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.

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tobi Douglas A. Pulley, member DST Sorority, Inc.

    Date

    1991

    Object number

    2014.49.2

    Restrictions & Rights

    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    jackets

    Medium

    polyester, rayon, synthetic fiber

    Dimensions

    H x W (Flat): 32 7/8 × 16 1/2 in. (83.5 × 41.9 cm)

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    Classification

    Clothing - Fashion and Historical

    Data Source

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Topic

    African American
    Associations and institutions
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Sororities
    Women
    Women's organizations

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc306307-4a3c-497a-b027-609ab0bf6891

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2014.49.2

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