Designed by
Ivey, Cassandra D., 1952 - 2005
Manufactured by
B. A. P. Production
Owned by
Oyewole, Abiodun, American, born 1948
Date
1985
Medium
plastic laminate , metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 3/16 x 2 3/16 x 3/8 in. (5.6 x 5.6 x 1 cm)
Description
A yellow pin-back button. The button has a yellow background and features a cartoon illustration of a woman’s face by Cassandra D. Ivey. Black type to the right of the cartoon reads: [Happy / I'm / Nappy]. The first letter of each word are in red type and spell [HIN]. Text around the outer rim of the button reads: [B.A.P. Production © 1985].
Place collected
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Movement
Black is Beautiful
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Art
Design
Graphic design
Hair
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Abiodun and Last Poets Memorabilia
Object number
2011.46.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd502b77d1d-0e99-4d30-9291-dacae9c10f99

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