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
Black Enterprise
Business
Children
Clothing and dress
Design
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
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd586c493fe-65a3-4e04-aa64-4fbeca3b1ac2

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