Object Details
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Sara M. Clark, American, 1936 - 2001
Subject of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
Description
A shiny green jacket with embroidery on the front and back. The jacket’s sleeve cuff, waist, and collar are made of elastic material. The jacket has a white lining and a black zipper down front. Embroidery on the proper right chest of the jacket reads "Sara." Embroidery on the proper left chest of the jacket reads “A.K.A." The Alpha Kappa Alpha seal and the Alpha Kappa Alpha motto are embroidered on the jackets back.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Date
after 1954
Object number
2013.133.1.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
jackets
Medium
synthetic fiber and elastic
Dimensions
H x W: 30 1/2 x 24 in. (77.5 x 61 cm)
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.133.1.5