Designed by:

Caprece Jackson-Garrett, American  Search this

Created by:

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

Medium:

metal and plastic

Dimensions:

Diameter: 2 3/16 × 3/16 in. (5.5 × 0.5 cm)

Type:

buttons (information artifacts)

Place made:

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

Date:

1986

Description:

A yellow pinback button printed with an illustration of a woman's face with asymmetrical natural hair, red lipstick, and gold hoop earrings. Next to the illustration are the words "Happy I'm Nappy" printed in black ink except for the first letter of each word which is printed in red ink.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Beauty culture  Search this

Black Enterprise  Search this

Business  Search this

Design  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:

2019.27.7

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:

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Movement:

Black is Beautiful

Exhibition:

Cultural Expressions

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56ee5e384-5527-4e23-be04-293d1aff8b90

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2019.27.7