Object Details
- 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.
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Designed by
- Caprece Jackson-Garrett, American
- Created by
- Happy I'm Nappy Collectibles, Inc., American, founded 1984
- Date
- ca. 1995
- 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
- 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)
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