Museum object · Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Yellow sweatshirt with "Happy I'm Nappy" design
ca. 1995
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
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.
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2019.27.4
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