Nation of Islam University of Islam drill team uniform worn by Myrtle K. Hopkins

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A red and white 3-piece Vanguard drill team uniform, comprised of a tunic with a belt (.1ab), harem pants (.2), and headscarf (.3), worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins. The cream-colored princess-cut tunic (.1a) is made from synthetic fabric. It has long sleeves with folded cuffs and a standing collar. It is trimmed with red grosgrain ribbon at the collar, cuffs, and bottom hem. The tunic fastens with five (5) metal buttons down the front. The center of each button has a darker cream circle surrounded by a thin decorative metal circle, and then by self fabric. The tunic is not lined. A coordinating red fabric belt (.1b) ties around the waist. The harem pants (.2) are made from the same cream synthetic fabric as the tunic. The pants have a fitted waist and close with a zipper and single button closure (button missing) at the proper left side.

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