Designed by:

Caprece Jackson-Garrett, American  Search this

Created by:

Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984  Search this

Medium:

cotton (textile) and polyester

Dimensions:

H x W (flat): 24 11/16 × 20 15/16 in. (65.6 × 52.7 cm)

Place made:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date:

ca. 1995

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.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Beauty culture  Search this

Black Enterprise  Search this

Business  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

Design  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Fashion design  Search this

Hair  Search this

Identity  Search this

Women  Search this

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

Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Clothing-Fashion

Movement:

Black is Beautiful

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd538951fef-84ca-421e-9121-9a5546153d40

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2019.27.4