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Box signed by Jimmy Carter housing a cuff link worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Signed by
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- Date
- 1977-1981
- Medium
- cardboard, coated paper, synthetic fiber, ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 3/16 × 2 5/16 × 1 in. (8.1 × 5.9 × 2.5 cm)
- Description
- Box signed by President Jimmy Carter containing one cuff link from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The white box is signed on the lid by Carter in green ink. The white box is slightly discolored. There is an insert inside the box with two (2) hand-made holes to secure cuff links. Only one cuff link is in the box and the second opening is empty.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Type
- boxes (containers)
- Topic
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.9.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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African-American Consumer and Business Magazine
- Published by
- Black Pearl Productions, Inc., American, founded 1990
- Attributed to
- African American Business Association, American, founded 1990
- Subject of
- Farrakhan, Louis, American, born 1933
- Benjamin Chavis, American, born 1948
- Owned by
- Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1995
- Medium
- paper, ink, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 1/8 × 8 9/16 × 1/8 in. (28.3 × 21.7 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- Magazine with a large color photograph of Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Minister Louis Farrakhan. The image shows both men standing with Chavis on the left and Farrakhan on the right. Both men are dressed in suits and bow ties. The men stand in an interior room with chairs and small flags resting on the window sills. Behind the men is a palm plant. In the top left of the cover, behind the men, is the partial title of the publication [African-American/CONSUMER]. The word "consumer" is in large red and black letters. In the upper right corner in black text is the date, location, price, and a continuation of the publication title [NOVEMBER"/"DECEMBER 1995/WASHINGTON METRO BALITMORE/NORTHERN VIRGINIA/$3.00/and Business/Magazine]. Down the left side in red and yellow text is the publication's featured article [Million/Man/March/Peaceful/Rally/Makes/History]. On the lower right side is additional text in green and red [Message To/The Masses/Lead,/Follow/or Get/Out Of/The Way!]. Along the bottom of the image is the image caption in black text [Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan]. The entire image as well as all the text is contained within a yellow border on a black background.
- Place printed
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Topic
- Business
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.201.27
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Delegate
- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity, American, founded 1978
- National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, American, founded 1969
- Association of Black Women Attorneys, American, founded 1976
- National Urban Affairs Council, American, founded 1971
- Jordan, Raymond A. Jr., American, born 1943
- National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
- The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946
- Northside Center for Child Development, Inc., founded 1946
- National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
- Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., American, founded 1964
- Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
- Carats, Inc., American, founded 1959
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
- National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
- Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- Dr. Alexander, Leslie L., Jamaican American, 1917 - 2002
- Smithsonian Institution, American, founded 1846
- Signed by
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- Subject of
- National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906
- Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- Dr. Mays, Benjamin Elijah, American, 1894 - 1984
- Basie, Count, American, 1904 - 1984
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women, American, founded 1981
- National Bankers Association, American, founded 1927
- 369th Veterans Association, American
- One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
- Date
- 1985
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 9/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.5 cm)
- Description
- The 1985 20th Anniversary issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover has a white background featuring a grid of twenty-eight (28) portrait photographs. Under each photograph the name of the man or woman pictured is printed in red. At the upper left of the cover is a red ribbon badge with white text on a black background. It reads [1985]. To the right of the ribbon is [DELEGATE] in decorative blue & white block lettering with [20th ANNIVERSARY] printed underneath in red. Red text in the lower right corner reads [WASHINGTON / The Seat of / Government / & Education / 1900-1985 / Page 359]. The spine of the magazine is white with blue text that reads [DELEGATE, 1985 - The 9th Year of the 3rd Century].
- The magazine’s content opens with an untitled editorial note recounting the events since the first issue of Delegate was published in 1965. This is followed by a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1983], and a table of contents.
- The content then continues with profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, events, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the NAACP, National Urban League, Bottle and Cork Club, Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Black Achievers in Industry, The Northeasterners, National Association of Black Women Attorneys, The Beaux Arts Ball, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, National Urban Affairs Council, Raymond A. Jordan Jr, Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner, National Association of Market Developers, Somerset Importers, Northside Center for Child Development, John Hunter Camp Fund, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, National Association of Urban Bankers, The Upward Fund, PHelps-Stokes Center for Human Development, Top Ladies of Distinction, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Carats, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, National United Church Ushers Association, National Women of Achievement, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, National Medical Association, Leslie Alexander, Smithsonian Institution, Chesebrough-Ponds, Ciba-Geigy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa, Tuskegee Airmen, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Phi Beta Sigma, Morehouse School of Medicine, Equitable’s 12th Black Achievement Recognition Dinner, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, Kool City Jam Concert, Harlem Day Parade, Charles Buchanan, John Connors, George Meares Memorial Scholarship Fund, Dr. Benjamin Mays, Count Basie, Communications Excellence to Black Audiences, 100 Black Women, East Harlem Triangles Association, National Association for Sickle Cell Disease, National Bankers Association, 369th Veterans Association, The Edges Group, Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, American Wheelchair Association, National Association of Media Women, One Hundred Black Men, Associated Black Charities, E.P.C. International Inc. Evening of Elegance, The Nor-Jer-Men, Epsilon Sigma Chapter, Epsilon Beta Sigma Chapter, and Comus Social Club. There are also several wedding announcements and a feature on Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. The issue ends with an extended feature story on Washington, DC.
- There are approximately 480 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Advertising
- Associations and institutions
- Business
- Caricature and cartoons
- Communities
- Fraternal organizations
- Fraternities
- Government
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics
- Professional organizations
- Religious groups
- Social life and customs
- Sororities
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Urban life
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
- Object number
- 2012.167.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Commemorative coins from Barack Obama's first inauguration
- Commissioned by
- Zanzibar on the Waterfront, American, 1992 - 2010
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
- Date
- 2009
- Medium
- metal, paint
- Dimensions
- 2 x 2 x 3/8 in. (5.1 x 5.1 x 1 cm)
- Description
- Four identical gold-colored commemorative coins made for Barack Obama's first Presidential Inauguration. The front of the coins depicts Barack Obama in front of the U.S. Capitol. Raised letters appear on front of coin, reading “ZANZIBAR ON THE WATERFRONT / DREAM / ACHIEVED / BARACK OBAMA / 44th PRESIDENT.” The reverse side of the coins is painted black, yellow, and red. At the center of reverse side is the logo for Zanzibar on the Waterfront. Raised type on the back reads “44TH U.S. PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION / Zanzibar / on the waterfront / JANUARY 20, 2009 / 700 Water Street S.W. Washington D.C. / 202-554-9100. www.zanzibar-otw.com / COMMEMORATIVE COIN.”
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- coins
- Topic
- Business
- Local and regional
- Politics
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Michel L. Daley
- Object number
- 2013.116.1-.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Delegate
- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- Sen. Brooke, Edward, American, born 1919
- Morris Brown College, American, founded 1881
- Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, American, founded 1963
- Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
- Humphrey, Hubert Horatio Jr., American, 1911 - 1978
- General James, Daniel Jr., American, 1920 - 1978
- Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
- Shorter, Rufus B., American
- National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
- National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- Howard University, American, founded 1867
- National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
- Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), International, founded 1844
- Avon, founded 1886
- Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
- The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946
- National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
- National Association of University Women, American, founded 1910
- National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
- American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
- Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
- The Salvation Army, American, founded 1865
- National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
- Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
- Rev. King, Martin Luther Sr, American, 1899 - 1984
- Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
- National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946
- Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
- 369th Veterans Association, American
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- Date
- 1978
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 7/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.1 cm)
- Description
- A 1978 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a pink ribbon that reads [1978 / DELEGATE] on a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits with an orange tint. The magazine has a white spine with black text that reads [DELEGATE 1978 - The 2nd Year of the 3rd Century].
- The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an untitled editorial note recounting events of the past year, including the failed mayoral campaign of Percy Sutton, affirmative action, and the disappointments of the Carter administration. There is also a masthead, set in white text against a bright blue background reading [DELEGATE, 1977], followed by a table of contents.
- The content then continues with a feature on Senator Edward W. Brooke and an article about the Bakke case, followed by profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes Boggs Academy, Opportunities Industrial Centers, Canadian Club, Bottle and Cork Club, Johnson & Johnson, Rufus Shorter, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Urban Affairs Council, Association of Market Developers, Empire State Medical, Ponds, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Dr. George Alexander, National Newspaper Publishers Association, NBC, Clifford Alexander, Kraft, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, NAACP, Links, National Church Ushers, National Medical Association, National Dental Association, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Jeffrey Goldsen, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, National Urban League, ABC-TV, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Association of University Women, CBS Records, National Bar Association, Gulf Oil, Whitfield, American Bridge Association, Shriners and the Daughters of Isis, Center for Social Change, Elks of the World, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, 369th Veterans Association, Brenda Schofield and Willa Benge, and Judge Constance Motley. There are sections on California, Houston, Minneapolis, Detroit, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York, as well as a travel section featuring Jamaica, Barbados, Oak Bluffs, and West Africa.
- There are approximately 284 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- California, United States, North and Central America
- Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America
- Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Barbados, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- West Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Advertising
- Associations and institutions
- Business
- Caricature and cartoons
- Communities
- Fraternal organizations
- Fraternities
- Government
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics
- Professional organizations
- Religious groups
- Social life and customs
- Sororities
- Travel
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Urban life
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
- Object number
- 2012.167.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Brochure announcing the partnership Freelon/Bond Architects
- Created by
- Freelon Bond, American, 2006 - 2008
- Subject of
- Freelon, Philip G., American, 1953 - 2019
- Freelon Group, American, 1990 - 2014
- Bond, J. Max Jr., American, 1935 - 2009
- Davis Brody Bond, American, founded 1990
- National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003
- Owned by
- Freelon, Philip G., American, 1953 - 2019
- Date
- 2006
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 × 9 1/4 in. (10.2 × 23.5 cm)
- Description
- Brochure for Freelon/Bond Architects. The rectangular brochure has text and images on both sides. The front has black-and-white images of Philip Freelon and J. Max Bond, Jr. Below the images red and black text reads [Freelon/Bond An association of Davis Brody Bond and the Freelon Group]. The left side of the cardstock has [FREELON / BOND / Architects] within a design of red rectangles. The reverse of the card is titled in red [Freelon/Bond / Pursuing an American Dream]. There are five (5) images of building interiors and exteriors. Black text below reads [An historic opportunity - the planning and design for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) - is finally in sight. We are pleased to announce the teaming of our two architecture firms, The Freelon Group and Davis Brody Bond, in a joint affiliation to pursue the NMAAHC design commission]. Text on the right side begins [The collective strengths of this historic collaboration include:]. Signatures for J. Max Bond and Philip Freelon are at the bottom.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Archival Collections
- Type
- brochures
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Philip G. Freelon
- Object number
- TA2017.51.2.1.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Poster stating "Recycle Our Wealth" used at Million Man March 20th Anniversary
- Printed by
- Justice or Else, American, founded 2015
- Subject of
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Date
- 2015
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 19 × 13 in. (48.3 × 33 cm)
- Description
- A white rectangular "Recycle Our Wealth" poster.
- In the middle there is a drawing of two (2) hands reaching out and holding several stacks of money. The top proper left corner reads [Recycle] in red, [Our] in black, and [Wealth] in green. These are the Pan-African colors.
- Below the hands the sign reads [Support Our Black Businesses!] in black. To the proper right of the text there is a "Justice...or Else!" logo inside of a black rectangle.
- The logo has the shape of the U.S. Capitol building at the top. There is a line drawing of the Capitol in white. Below it there is a white rectangle. Inside it reads [JUSTICE.../OR/ELSE!] in white. There is a line between "Justice" and "Else" and the "Or" is in the center inside of a square. The "!" makes up a part of the rectangle that is around the words.
- Below the rectangle it reads [20th ANNIVERSARY/THE MILLION MAN MARCH] in white, and below that it reads [10.10.15/WASHINGTON D.C.] in yellow.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Pan Africanism
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Activism
- Business
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Black apron with "This Sista Can Cook" by Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- 1993
- Medium
- cotton (textile) and polyester
- Dimensions
- H x W: 23 5/8 × 20 1/16 in. (60 × 50.9 cm)
- Description
- A black apron with two front pockets, a strap for the neck, and two ties for the waist. Printed on the front is an illustration of the face of a woman wearing a chef's toque. She has locked hair and wears white hoop earrings and red lipstick. Directly beneath her are the words "THIS SISTA' CAN COOK!" and beneath this text to the right are the words "HAPPY I'M NAPPY COLLECTIBLES SPECIAL EDITION '93".
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Cooking and dining
- Fashion design
- Hair
- Identity
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
-
Red watermelon juice onesie by Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- 1996-1997
- Medium
- cotton (textile) and polyester
- Dimensions
- H x W (flat): 25 9/16 × 9 3/4 in. (65 × 24.8 cm)
- Description
- A red infant onesie with crotch and leg clasps. Printed on the front is a red container with green accents labelled "WATERMELON JUICE" with an infant's head and a slice of watermelon, also shown below are two other children's heads beside the phrase "100% NATURAL". At the top of the label reads "HAPPY I'M NAPPY". Beneath the image is the Happy I'm Nappy logo as well as the artist's signature and a date reading "'95-'96".
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Beauty culture
- Business
- Children
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Foodways
- Hair
- Identity
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
-
Yellow sweatshirt with "Happy I'm Nappy" design
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- ca. 1995
- Medium
- cotton (textile) and polyester
- Dimensions
- H x W (flat): 24 11/16 × 20 15/16 in. (65.6 × 52.7 cm)
- Description
- This garment is a mustard-yellow adult long-sleeved sweatshirt. Printed on the front is a color image of an illustrated woman's face with gold earrings, red liptick, and a curly asymmetrical natural hairstyle. To her right are the words [HAPPY I'M NAPPY] printed in black with the first letter of each word printed in red. A tag at the back center of the collar reads [Sportswear / L / 50% POLYESTER / 50% COTTON / MADE IN U.S.A. / CARE - OVER] and care instructions on the back.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Beauty culture
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Hair
- Identity
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
-
Polo shirt with "Men of African Descent Unite" design by Happy I'm Nappy
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- 1996-1997
- Medium
- cotton (textile)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 33 1/16 × 23 1/8 in. (84 × 58.7 cm)
- Description
- An off-white men's polo shirt, size XL. On the front at the left breast is an illustrated male figure, the character "MADU" also wearing a polo shirt. Encirling him at the bottom are the words "MEN OF AFRICAN DECSENT UNITE". Beneath this image is the Happy I'm Nappy company logo as well as the artists signature and the date "'96-'97". The shirt has three brown and cream buttons at the collar opening and a [COTTON DELUXE] tag at the back center interior of the collar.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Beauty culture
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Hair
- Identity
- Men
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
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Pamphlet for Nappy Collectibles
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- ca. 1995
- Medium
- paper (fiber product) and ink
- Dimensions
- H x W (open): 4 3/16 × 5 7/16 in. (10.7 × 13.8 cm)
- H x W (closed): 4 3/16 × 2 3/4 in. (10.7 × 7 cm)
- Description
- A black and white pamphlet for Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles. The pamphlet consists of a single sheet bi-folded to form four pages. The front page reads "WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF NAPPY COLLECTIBLES" with an illustration of the face of a woman with asymmetrical curly hair above it. The interior pages contain information about the founding, purpose, and history of the Nappy Collectibles brand, beginning with [More than just a cute lil' face and a memorable slogan - the "Happy I'm Nappy" concept represents a progressive cultural perspective that celebrates - Africentric expression; and the individuality expressed by different cultures throughout the world.]. The last page includes a list of African American owned stores where the brand could be purchased in Washington, D.C. There is a round hole punched in the top left corner of the folded pamphlet, through all four pages.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Hair
- Identity
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
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Brochure and order form for Nappy Collectibles
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Date
- ca. 1995
- Medium
- ink and paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W (closed): 8 7/16 × 3 7/16 in. (21.4 × 8.8 cm)
- H x W (open): 8 7/16 × 13 13/16 in. (21.4 × 35.1 cm)
- Description
- A four paneled brochure printed in black ink on tan colored paper. The front cover depicts an illustration of a woman with red lipstick, hoop earrings, and locked hair peering from behind a door which reads [HAPPY I'M NAPPY], text beneath the woman reads [NAPPY COLLECTIBLES, INC.]. The first panel of the brochure's interior is a brief history of the Nappy Collectibles brand and history. The inner two panels of the interior show items for sale and their prices, including a button, a t-shirt, a bag, and an apron, all displaying the same design of a smiling woman accompanied by the phrase "HAPPY I'M NAPPY". The final interior panel is an order form for items. The exterior includes one panel with shipping information and pricing, one panel titled [NAPPY NOTES] with a history of Kente cloth, and one panel with a return address for Nappy Collectibles, Inc. and space for a mailing address to be printed.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Beauty culture
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Hair
- Identity
- Textile design
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
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Pinback button with "Happy I'm Nappy" and image of a woman with locked hair
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- 1994
- Medium
- metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2 3/16 × 1/4 in. (5.5 × 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A yellow pinback button printed with an illustration of a woman's face with locked hair, red lipstick, and gold hoop earrings. Next to the illustration are the words "Happy I'm Nappy" printed in black. Just below the illustration is [© 1994].
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Beauty culture
- Business
- Fashion design
- Hair
- Identity
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
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Pinback button with "Happy I'm Nappy" image of a woman with natural hair
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- 1986
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- Medium
- metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2 3/16 × 3/16 in. (5.5 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- A yellow pinback button printed with an illustration of a woman's face with asymmetrical natural hair, red lipstick, and gold hoop earrings. Next to the illustration are the words "Happy I'm Nappy" printed in black ink except for the first letter of each word which is printed in red ink.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Beauty culture
- Business
- Fashion design
- Hair
- Identity
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
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White watermelon juice onesie by Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- 1995-1996
- Medium
- cotton (textile) and polyester
- Dimensions
- H x W: 25 1/4 × 8 7/16 in. (64.2 × 21.5 cm)
- Description
- A white infant onesie with crotch and leg clasps. Printed on the front is a red container with green accents labelled "WATERMELON JUICE" with an infant's head and a slice of watermelon, also shown below are two other children's heads beside the phrase "100% NATURAL". At the top of the label reads "HAPPY I'M NAPPY". Beneath the image is the Happy I'm Nappy logo as well as the artist's signature and a date reading "'95-'96". Attached to the garment are two yellow paper tags; the first is printed with a brief history of the brand, and the second is printed with a history of the watermelon. On the second card a check is marked next to the distinction "18 months".
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Beauty culture
- Business
- Children
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Foodways
- Hair
- Identity
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
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Black t-shirt with special edition design by Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Designed by
- Jackson-Garrett, Caprece, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- ca. 1995
- Medium
- cotton (textile)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 33 7/16 × 23 5/16 in. (84.9 × 59.2 cm)
- Description
- A black t-shirt by Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles. At the front center of the shirt is a design featuring nine illustrated female faces arranged in a square; three of the women have curly hair, three have braided hair, and three have locked hair. All nine women wear gold colored hooped earrings and have red lips. Below the women is the phrase "Happy I'm Nappy" printed in yellow lettering. In the bottom right corner beneath the text "HAPPY I'M NAPPY COLLECTIBLES SPECIAL EDITION" is printed in white lettering.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Movement
- Black is Beautiful
- Topic
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Hair
- Identity
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Caprece Ann Jackson, Founder, Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
- Object number
- 2019.27.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles
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SF 50 Personnel Action for position of Butler for Eugene Allen
- Printed by
- United States Government Publishing Office, American, founded 1860
- Issued by
- National Park Service, American, founded 1916
- Received by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Signed by
- Gartside, Frank T.
- Date
- August 15, 1952
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 × 8 in. (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
- Description
- SF 50 Personnel Action for position of butler for Eugene Allen. The paper document has black printed text to authorize Allen’s promotion from pantryman. At the top [EXECUTIVE MANSION AND GROUNDS / NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION] is printed. Sections of the form have been completed, including for name, date, position title, and salary. The form is signed by Frank T. Gartside, the assistant superintendent for the National Capital Parks. [EMPLOYEE COPY] is printed in the bottom center. The reverse is blank.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- personnel records
- Topic
- Business
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.2.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of Madam C.J. Walker
- Photograph by
- Scurlock, Addison N., American, 1883 - 1964
- Subject of
- Walker, Madam C.J., American, 1867 - 1919
- Date
- ca. 1912
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 15/16 x 3 15/16 in. (15.1 x 10 cm)
- Description
- Black and white photographic bust length portrait of Madam C.J. Walker. Sitting sideways, her head is turned slightly right towards the viewer. Her gaze is to the lower right. Her hair is smooth, parted in the middle, and falls to ear length, and tucked under. She wears drop earrings and a necklace. An intricately fringed shawl is draped around her shoulders and held in place by a brooch. The bottom left quadrant of the image is partially shadowed. The photograph is surrounded by a white border with an embossed maker's mark at the bottom right. It reads "Scurlock / WASH. D.C."
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Business
- Fashion
- Social reform
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of A'Lelia Bundles / Madam Walker Family Archives
- Object number
- 2013.153.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Wooden hat mallet used by Yvonne DeVigne
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- DeVigne, Yvonne Berry, American, 1914 - 2004
- Date
- mid-20th century
- Medium
- wood, paper or rawhide
- Dimensions
- 10 × 3 1/2 × 1 9/16 in. (25.4 × 8.9 × 4 cm)
- Description
- A wooden mallet used to shape and work hats owned by Yvonne DeVigne. The head of the mallet is cylindrical and covered in paper or rawhide. The handle of the mallet is carved wood. The handle narrows to a peg at the end that is inserted through the mallet head. Overall the mallet is well worn from use.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment
- Type
- mallets (tools)
- Topic
- Business
- Craftsmanship
- Fashion
- Local and regional
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gaston L. DeVigne, III in memory of his parents Gaston L. DeVigne, II and Yvonne B. DeVigne
- Object number
- 2014.272.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions