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Pajama Set Worn by Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Artifact Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wore these pajamas while staying at the Selma, Alabama, home of his friends, Dr. Sullivan and Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson. During the struggle to win voting rights in the 1960s, King would stay with the Jacksons. He was at ease in their home, King even held meetings with his Southern Christian Leadership Conference lieutenants while dressed in these pajamas.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pajamas

Date Made

1950-1965

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.50.876

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Silk (Textile)
Nylon
Plastic

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 29 in (Top)
Width: 29 in (Top)
Length: 0.125 in (Top)
Height: 41 in (Bottom)
Width: 15 in (Bottom)
Length: 0.125 in (Bottom)

Inscriptions

collar tag: Holeproof / [copyright logo] / B / All Nylon Tricot inside pants tag near waist: Holeproof [copyright] / B / All Nylon Tricot
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Pajama Set Worn by Martin Luther King, Jr.