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Designed by:
Maning Obregon, Philippino - American, 1939 - 1989  Search this
Subject of:
Shayla Simpson, born 1951  Search this
Medium:
ink on card stock
Dimensions:
H x W: 4 × 3 9/16 in. (10.2 × 9 cm)
Type:
business cards
Place used:
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1978
Description:
A business card for Shayla Simpson designed by fashion illustrator Maning Obregon. The card is meant to be folded in half. The top of the front is blank, the bottom is a black-and-white stylized illustration of Shayla Simpson on the left side of the card, and her first name printed in cursive text on the right that reads [Shayla]. On the back is black, printed, centered, text on the top that reads [FASHION SHOW PRODUCER/DIRECTOR / COORDINATOR, CHOREOGRAPHER, / COMMENTATOR, CONSULTANT / · / HIGH FASHION BUYER / PARIS, ROME, MILAN, LONDON, NEW YORK / · / BEAUTY CONSULTANT / MAKE-UP ARTIST / · / FASHION MARKETING FASHION STYLIST / · / MODEL AGENT]. Black text in differing font printed on the bottom reads [SHAYLA SIMSPON / Shayla Simpson Productions, Inc.], with her address, phone number and fax number printed below.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Advertising  Search this
Beauty culture  Search this
Business  Search this
Cosmetics  Search this
Design  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Shayla Simpson
Object number:
2019.40.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a157c5e8-2c31-4c27-adcc-edd610b17136
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2019.40.2