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 - Other
Movement
Black is Beautiful
Topic
Black Enterprise
Business
Clothing and dress
Design
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
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a9a3090e-10ad-4743-ad07-415871feb66c

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