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
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Movement
Black is Beautiful
Topic
Beauty culture
Black Enterprise
Business
Clothing and dress
Design
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
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd546271285-d096-4c65-ab14-4e79a6066b23

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