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    • Black is Beautiful 24 [-]
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    • Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc. 10 [-]
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  • Photograph of a jazz-art society poster

    Created by
    African Jazz-Arts Society and Studios, American, founded 1956
    Designed by
    Brath, Elombe, American, 1936 - 2014
    Photograph by
    Yearwood, Lloyd W., American, 1925 - 2011
    Subject of
    Lincoln, Abbey, American, 1930 - 2010
    Abu, Jimmy, American
    Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers, 1959 - 1973
    Oluoju and Her Souls of the Earth
    Date
    1962; printed 1996
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 5 13/16x 4 in (14.8 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A color photograph of a poster for "Naturally '62." The poster is printed in black ink on off-white paper and its heading reads: [the African jazz-art society / presents / Naturally ‘62 / cocktail sip, fashionette & coiffure show starring / lovely models displaying the Natural hair style]. The performers included on the poster are: Pucho and his Latin-Jazz Sextet, Oluoju and her Souls of the Earth, Jimmy Abu, and Abbey Lincoln. Along the bottom is text reading [Poster Design: Cecil Brathwaite]. The back of the photograph has a typed inscription reading [This is a copy from the original. Copied by Lloyd Yearwood 2/96].
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Black is Beautiful
    BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Fashion
    Hair
    Jazz (Music)
    Latin jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Societies
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.150.3.43.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53c34eadd-d0b9-4c30-95f9-9540e6fecda7
  • Negro es Bello II

    Created by
    Catlett, Elizabeth, Mexican, 1915 - 2012
    Date
    1969; printed 2001
    Medium
    ink on rag paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 33 7/16 x 25 7/16 in. (84.9 x 64.6 cm)
    Description
    A lithographic print juxtaposing two black faces stylized as African masks framed by yellow circular emblems with a black panther in the center. The words [BLACK IS / BEAUTIFUL] are inscribed around each panther. The print appears in quadrants, with one face in three-quarter view in the top left and the other face appearing straight on in the lower left. The panther emblems appear in a grid in the top right and bottom left quadrants, with the top and bottom rows extending across the full print. In the bottom left quadrant, the far right emblem in the second row from the top is turned at a ninety degree angle from the others, to appear sideways. Below the print in the lower left corner is the print edition and date "11/100 Negro es bello II." Below the print in the lower right corner is the artist signature and date in pencil "E Catlett '69-01." The image is centered on the middle of the sheet and is bordered in white.
    Place printed
    Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Movement
    Black is Beautiful
    Type
    lithographs
    Topic
    Africa
    Art
    Beauty culture
    Black power
    Politics
    Social reform
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.108.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2020 Catlett Mora Family Trust/Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cd480e01-0ad9-4597-a128-7ed4d117ce0a
  • Negro es Bello II

    Created by
    Catlett, Elizabeth, Mexican, 1915 - 2012
    Date
    1969; printed 2001
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    Medium
    ink on rag paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 33 9/16 x 25 7/16 in. (85.2 x 64.6 cm)
    Description
    A lithographic print juxtaposing two black faces stylized as African masks framed by yellow circular emblems with a black panther in the center. The words [BLACK IS / BEAUTIFUL] are inscribed around each panther. The print appears in quadrants, with one face in three-quarter view in the top left and the other face appearing straight on in the lower left. The panther emblems appear in a grid in the top right and bottom left quadrants, with the top and bottom rows extending across the full print. In the bottom left quadrant, the far right emblem in the second row from the top is turned at a ninety degree angle from the others, to appear sideways. Below the print in the lower left corner is the print edition and date "15/100 Negro es bello II." Below the print in the lower right corner is the artist signature and date in pencil "E Catlett '69-01." The image is centered on the middle of the sheet and is bordered in white.
    Place printed
    Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Movement
    Black is Beautiful
    Type
    lithographs
    Topic
    Africa
    Art
    Beauty culture
    Black power
    Politics
    Social reform
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.108.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2020 Catlett Mora Family Trust/Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59009801e-360a-4693-80fd-2266638ad246
  • Button declaring "Black is Beautiful"

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Date
    1960s - 1970s
    Medium
    metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
    Description
    Button with a black background and a yellow stripe at center. On the yellow stripe the words "Black is Beautiful" appear in block letters.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Black is Beautiful
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Beauty culture
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dawn Simon Spears and Alvin Spears, Sr.
    Object number
    2011.159.3.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc424c19-2f70-4b8f-966f-5b072c913df4
  • Black Creation Vol. 1 No. 1

    Published by
    Institute of African American Affairs, American, founded 1969
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Date
    1970
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    paper, ink, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 3/8 × 1/8 in. (27.9 × 21.3 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    Black Creation magazine, volume 1, number 1, April 1970 featuring a black and white image of a woman. The woman looks to the right and is seen smiling. She wears a dark colored shirt with a wide, white collar. In the top left quadrant is the publication date and title. The date is in white while the title is in green and red [April, 1970/BLACK/CREATION]. In the upper right quadrant is the price as well as a short poem to the right of the title [$1.00/from in a crowd/she stands way out/soft, sultry, shining/beautiful creation/when she approaches/the air becomes electric/charged with a wealth/of her power and beauty/like a fool/i'm tryin' to be cool/my mind is stunned by the glow/but my eyes shall not deny me/a glimpse in admiration/warm and radiant smile/drenches me all the while/and i weakly respond/with a shy-ish 'hello" (sic)/to an intimate stranger/so familiar to my heart/she, natural woman/so naturally commands it/from me, a small token/to the queen of my heart/shining creation in my soul]. In the lower left corner is a short list of genres available within the publication [POETRY/SHORT STORIES/ART/PHOTOGRAPHY/CRITICISM].
    Place printed
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Movement
    Black is Beautiful
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Art
    Literature
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©1970 Institute of African American Affairs. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5eb61661e-d666-4551-94ba-3c6afd0ef16d
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bfc2475f-7e71-4f40-83b0-a4ed574c2f3d
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd586c493fe-65a3-4e04-aa64-4fbeca3b1ac2
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd538951fef-84ca-421e-9121-9a5546153d40
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aaa5cae7-7b54-4ec2-ba40-c28ee8da95c3
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a9a3090e-10ad-4743-ad07-415871feb66c
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd546271285-d096-4c65-ab14-4e79a6066b23
  • 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
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd514d4f014-09c9-4cb0-8101-b2169750ecf6
  • 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 View
    Culture/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
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56ee5e384-5527-4e23-be04-293d1aff8b90
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59cb676b2-4149-4bd9-ada0-805fc65c8d98
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd560e62131-096a-405a-a66b-7eda4fe3d031
  • Dashiki worn by Ellsworth Janifer

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    Janifer, Ellsworth, American, 1924 - 1972
    Date
    1960s
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 28 × 20 3/4 in. (71.1 × 52.7 cm)
    H x W (arms outstretched): 28 × 42 1/4 in. (71.1 × 107.3 cm)
    Description
    A green dashiki with short sleeves worn by Ellsworth Janifer. The dashiki has a short standing collar with a v-shaped cutout at the center front neck. The opening has been hand-sewn with green thread so that the "v" is not as deep. There are side vents reaching approximately six (6) inches up from the hem. The fabric print is designed specifically for use with this style of garment, having an emerald green ground with colorful designs printed around the hem, sleeves, and neck in burgundy, blue, gold, brown, and cream. The design consists of geometric and stylized floral elements, with the design on the neck and around the bottom mirrored vertically from the center front and center back. There are two (2) patch pockets sewn at the front waist featuring portions of the multi-color printed part of the fabric. A manufacturer's tag was previously removed from the center back interior neckline.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Movement
    Black is Beautiful
    Type
    dashikis
    Topic
    African diaspora
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Identity
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elizabeth Janifer
    Object number
    2016.46
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cbc53843-4e22-4b48-8768-811b17b78c20
  • Dashiki owned by Margaret Louise Lynch Belcher

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Lynch Belcher, Margaret Louise, American, 1922 - 2002
    Date
    late 20th century
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 27 1/2 x 22 in. (69.9 x 55.9 cm)
    Description
    A dashiki with kimono sleeves owned by Margaret Belcher. The dashiki is collarless, with a v-shaped cutout at the center front neck. There are side vents reaching approximately five (5) inches up from the hem. The fabric print is designed specifically for use with this style of garment, having a very deep blue ground with colorful designs printed around the hem, sleeves, and neck in red, blue, purple, and pale green. The design consists of geometric and stylized floral elements, with the design on the neck and around the bottom mirrored vertically from the center front and center back. There are two (2) patch pockets sewn at the front waist with the printed design also mirrored. Only the edges of the neck opening are self-lined, the rest of the garment is not lined. A manufacturer's tag was previously removed from the center back interior neckline.
    Place used
    Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Cultural Place
    West Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Movement
    Black is Beautiful
    Type
    dashikis
    Topic
    Activism
    African diaspora
    American South
    Black power
    Civil rights
    Clothing and dress
    Communities
    Fashion
    Humanitarianism
    Identity
    Social reform
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kimberly Hunley
    Object number
    2014.99
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd576fe7968-3d4c-4508-b448-4292a7f9ba8f
  • Pinback button with the saying "Kiss Me I'm Black"

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Date
    1950-2000
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 × 1 × 3/16 in. (2.5 × 2.5 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A pinback button with a black background and white text throughout that reads [Kiss Me I'm Black]. The back of the button has a metal pin without a clasp.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Black Power (Black Pride)
    Black is Beautiful
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Black power
    Identity
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.115
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b081ecdc-1b13-485b-b706-f9a759e177fb
  • Afro hair comb with black fist design

    Distributed by
    Eden Enterprise, Inc., American, founded 2002
    Date
    2002-2014
    Medium
    plastic and metal
    Dimensions
    6 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 7/16 in. (17.1 × 7 × 1.1 cm)
    Description
    Plastic and metal afro-pick manufactured by Eden Enterprise, Inc. Afro-hair pick has black plastic handle shaped like a raised hand in fist. In relief on plastic handle, reads [Eden/Christina MJ/MADE IN CHINA]. Teeth of pick are metal. Packaging is still sealed. Packaging is white plastic, with afro-pick in pouch between white plastic backing and a clear front plastic, so item can be seen (on one side only). Front of packaging, at top, reads [Eden] in white in the red top left corner, with [METAL FISTPIK] in black in center of the top section of the package with blue and green leaf and flower like depictions in the background. The back of the packaging is all white, with the top portion reading [Eden] in red at the top, with [Distributed by/EDEN Enterprise, Inc./Skokie, IL 60077/Made In China] in blue underneath, all aligned to the left. The barcode is on the right of the top portion of the reverse of the packaging, oriented vertically. Hole at top center of packaging - for display/hanging purposes.
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Personal use
    Movement
    Black is Beautiful
    Type
    combs (grooming tools)
    Topic
    Black power
    Hair
    Identity
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elaine Nichols
    Object number
    2014.125.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59caa5513-8160-4dc4-805c-0f0d70b86c43
  • Pinback button that reads "Be Black Baby"

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Date
    late 20th century
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7/8 × 7/8 × 3/16 in. (2.2 × 2.2 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A pinback button with the slogan [Be Black Baby]. The button has a black background and white text. The button has a metal ring and pin without a clasp it is in three parts, the button front (a), a metal ring (b), and the pin clasp (c).
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Black Power (Black Pride)
    Black is Beautiful
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Black power
    Identity
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.92abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd581e9ede3-2ac2-4c41-8fe6-49c02b86cd4a

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