Nation of Islam University of Islam school uniform worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins

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A 3-piece girl’s University of Islam high school uniform, comprised of a dress (.1), blouse (.2), and headscarf (.3), worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins. The light tan cotton dress (.1) is ankle-length and sleeveless, with a rounded collarless neck and a full skirt with box pleats at the center front and back. The dress closes at the center back with a metal zipper that runs from just below the waist to the upper neck, with a single hook-and-eye fastener at the upper neck. A length of cream ribbon is sewn along the interior hem. The dress is not lined. The white long-sleeved blouse (2) is made from a synthetic knit fabric. The blouse closes at the center front with five (5) white plastic buttons. There are small pleats at the front shoulder seams.

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