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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
- 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
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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.
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Negro es Bello II
- Created by
- Catlett, Elizabeth, Mexican, 1915 - 2012
- Date
- 1969; printed 2001
- On ViewCulture/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.
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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
- 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
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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 ViewConcourse 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
- 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Dashiki owned by Margaret Louise Lynch Belcher
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Lynch Belcher, Margaret Louise, American, 1922 - 2002
- Date
- late 20th century
- On ViewCulture/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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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