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    Six colors of thread from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Compiled by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    cotton thread, plastic, wood, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.1): 1 7/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 in. (4.8 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.2): 1 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 in. (4.4 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.3): 1 3/4 x 1 11/16 x 1 5/8 in. (4.4 x 4.3 x 4.1 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.4): 1 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.5): 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (0.6 x 14.6 x 3.5 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.6): 7/16 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (1.1 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)
    Description
    f
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    spools
    Topic
    Business
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
    Object number
    2010.6.68.1-.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a195fe35-5a46-49ec-9440-0afcfdfd08df
  • Portrait print of Martin Luther King, Jr. from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1960-1970
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    lithographic ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (framed): 14 15/16 x 12 x 15/16 in. (37.9 x 30.5 x 2.4 cm)
    Description
    Framed portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. Frame is black with gold detail surrounding the inner edge. Image shows King, Jr. in dark suit and tie. Tie is pinstriped blue and white with white polka dots. Along the bottom of the image is a small horizontal white band with black cursive text reading "We Shall Overcome". The print is covered in plastic within the frame.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    chromolithographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Civil rights
    Photography
    Social reform
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
    Object number
    2013.27.5ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Rolls Press/Popperfoto/Getty Images. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5db4696e7-1997-4c09-b3ac-e63a2a7a0b5a
  • Portrait print of John F. Kennedy from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Published by
    The Philadelphia Inquirer, American, founded 1829
    Photograph by
    Karsh, Yousuf, Armenian-Canadian, 1908 - 2002
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    President Kennedy, John F., American, 1917 - 1963
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1963
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    lithographic ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (framed): 14 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 3/4 in. (37.5 x 29.8 x 1.9 cm)
    Description
    Framed portrait of President John F. Kennedy. Frame is black wood. Image shows Kennedy looking above the camera and off to the right. Kennedy wears a dark suit and tie. Along the bottom of the image is a small horizontal white band with black text in two (2) columns. Centered text in three (3) lines: "JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY / May 29, 1917-November 22, 1963 / Thirty-Fifth President of the United States". Second column of text on the lower proper left corner in three (3) lines: Supplement to The Philadelphia Inquirer / December 1, 1963 / Second Printing December 11, 1963".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    chromolithographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Civil Rights
    Photography
    Social reform
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
    Object number
    2013.27.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © The Estate of Yousuf Karsh. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b94c3c0a-b407-4412-88e1-69935bbff3f2
  • Black hat form from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    buckram
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/2 x 7 x 8 1/4 in. (8.9 x 17.8 x 21 cm)
    Description
    A black buckram hat form circular in shape with a flat crown and an even bottom edge.
    Place made
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    headgear
    Topic
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
    Object number
    2010.6.150
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f3792807-5a1f-4350-8e0a-07cd232167ba
  • Dressing Table from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    paint on wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 30 5/8 × 66 1/4 × 22 in. (77.8 × 168.3 × 55.9 cm)
    Description
    A rectangular painted wood table from Mae's Millinery Shop. The table has several layers of paint in various colors including white, shades of off-white, and light pink. There are also fragments of faux wood grain contact paper on the tabletop. The top is supported by two turned bulbous legs. The middle section of each leg has carved decorations of ovals filled with stylized leaves in a Classical Revival style. Three (3) scroll-shaped supports at the top of each leg support and connect the top to the legs. Each leg has two (2) carved feet extending from opposite sides with decorative paw feet on pedestals. The legs are connected near the bottom with one (1) stretcher.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    tables (support furniture)
    Topic
    Business
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.48.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bf946a83-3df8-4dac-8d50-8b6a0bdb759a
  • Black raffia and net cap from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Designed by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    raffia, net, and velvet ribbon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 6 x 8 x 9 1/4 in. (15.2 x 20.3 x 23.5 cm)
    Description
    Black raffia and net cap designed by Mae Reeves. The cap has a circular braided band at the base with six (6) braided bands on the top of the crown that attach at the center top. Three (3) braided loops stand upright at the top center, with a black velvet bow tied in front of them. The cap is covered in black veiling that extends slightly below the bottom of the crown on all sides. A white fabric label with black printed text is adhered to the interior center back of the bottom band that reads "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    caps (headgear)
    Topic
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58d70409e-5427-4074-8e22-afcb5a4bd24c
  • Blue veil with large bow from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Attributed to
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    net and chiffon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 3/4 x 9 x 9 in. (12.1 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)
    Description
    Blue veil with blue chiffon bow attributed to Mae Reeves. The veiling is very open net. The bow is flat and is sewn to the top of the veil slightly off center.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    veils
    Topic
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.100
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a31dee2-775b-478b-bbfd-eeb80e1e5564
  • Black velvet and net headpiece from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Attributed to
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    velvet, wire, and net
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5 1/2 x 9 x 8 1/2 in. (14 x 22.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Black velvet and net headpiece attributed to Mae Reeves. The body is made from heavy wire wrapped in black velvet that has been bent into a circular shape with a fretwork design. It is covered by black dotted netting. A black velvet bow is sewn at one side and another at the center top of the net.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    headgear
    Topic
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.101
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e63ad805-f69a-4592-8810-89bc5f9646b1
  • Rhinestone shoe clips from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Musi
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    rhinestones and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Each): 1 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (4 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm)
    Description
    Pair of rhinestone shoe clips from Mae's Millinery Shop. The clips are diamond shaped and covered in small clear rhinestones set into silver colored metal. They are rounded so that the center is higher than the edges. There is a metal clip on the reverse of each clip with two prongs for fastening to the shoes. The manufacturer's name "MUSI" and a copyright symbol are engraved onto the top side of the fasteners.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    clips (jewelry)
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.102ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Musi. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ec10b9c3-d678-436f-bf3d-14268f499f69
  • Rhinestone shoe clips from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Musi
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    rhinestones and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a): 1 5/8 x 2 x 1/2 in. (4.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 1 5/8 x 2 x 3/8 in. (4.1 x 5.1 x 1 cm)
    Description
    Pair of rhinestone shoe clips from Mae's Millinery Shop. The clips consist of rows of clear rhinestones set into silver colored metal with an oval at the center surrounded by two (2) rounded rows of rhinestones on either side. These rows go across the top of the oval, but do not extend across the bottom of the oval to complete a full loop. The reverse of clip (a) has two (2) metal prongs for attaching to the shoe. The attachment mechanism on the clip (b) has been removed. The manufacturer's name "MUSI" and a copyright symbol are engraved on the fastener.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    clips (jewelry)
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.103ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Musi. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52eba4680-c880-48e1-9fe7-dbe48bb2ddca
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    Pair of black stiletto heel shoes by Charles Jourdan from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Charles Jourdan, French, founded 1919
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    satin, leather, wood, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a): 6 1/4 × 3 × 8 5/8 in. (15.9 × 7.6 × 21.9 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 6 1/4 × 3 × 8 5/8 in. (15.9 × 7.6 × 21.9 cm)
    Description
    A pair of black satin close-toed shoes with stiletto heels and an ankle strap that is sewn in a cross at the back of the ankle and closes at the exterior of the ankle with a metal buckle. The insoles and the interior of the toes and straps are made from cream colored leather. The bottoms of the shoes are made of wood painted black. Gold type on the insole of each shoe reads "CHARLES JOURDAN / PARIS / MADE IN FRANCE".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    pumps (shoes)
    Topic
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.104ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5df31b757-9d70-4ab2-9015-adfc449646e2
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    Artificial pink flowers from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    paper, plastic, wire, and cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 1/2 x 28 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (6.4 x 73 x 15.9 cm)
    Description
    Artificial pink paper flowers on green plastic stems with coiled paper-wrapped wire pieces coming off the stems. The flowers are tied with string to the bottom of the box. White stickers wrapped around the stems of the artificial flowers read "MADE IN CHINA".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    accessories
    Topic
    Business
    Fashion
    Ornamentation
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.105
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a04d447-e19b-4dc3-86ad-2ec0a6c3a820
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    Hat box filled with tools and materials from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Compiled by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    plastic, cloth, metal, and paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 13/16 x 12 x 12 in. (32.5 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
    Description
    Hat box without lid (a) made from a pasteboard bottom printed in cream and gold stripes, and clear plastic sides. The container was used by Mae Reeves to hold the following items:
    (b): Published paper sewing pattern by Kandel Knits for a mini cape, pattern number 653.
    (c): Pair of metal scissors with black painted handles.
    (d): Metal tracing wheel with a marbled cream plastic handle. Made by Dritz.
    (e): Ziploc bag containing a black and white plaid ribbon bow and nine (9) cards wrapped with various finishing tapes and trims.
    (f): Ziploc bag containing seven (7) cards wrapped in black lace, one (1) length of loose black lace, one (1) length of rolled white fabric trim, and one (1) cream lace collar.
    (g): Ziploc bag containing six (6) cards of buttons and seventeen (17) loose buttons, all of various colors and sizes.
    (h): Ziploc bag containing three (3) papers of straight pins, one (1) paper of sewing needles, one (1) case of Singer machine sewing needles, one (1) bag of white sequins, one (1) bag of teal sequins, and two (2) loose gold sequins.
    (i): Seven (7) fake flowers loose in the hat box, including six (6) peach roses and one (1) white carnation on a plastic stem with a pinback attached to it.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    textiles
    buttons (fasteners)
    pins (fasteners)
    scissors
    needles
    patterns (guides)
    sewing tools and equipment
    hatboxes
    Topic
    Business
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.106a-i
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5689aae9e-9a35-4a3b-93f5-0ead5ebd1a04
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    Bolt of black tulle fabric from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    tulle and cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5 1/2 x 11 x 17 1/4 in. (14 x 27.9 x 43.8 cm)
    Description
    Black synthetic tulle fabric wound around a piece of cardboard. A manufacturer's label is adhered to one end of the cardboard with the printed text crossed out.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Textiles
    Type
    textiles
    Topic
    Business
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.107ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5eeff20be-da07-41a7-b163-706816372210
  • Length of white tulle from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    tulle
    Dimensions
    H x W: 32 x 54 1/4 in. (81.3 x 137.8 cm)
    Description
    Length of white tulle from Mae's Millinery Shop. Some of the edges are roughly cut.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Textiles
    Type
    textiles
    Topic
    Business
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.108
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51eb6fcc0-af74-42c0-bb1e-a181f2894c2c
  • Plastic headcover with black plastic case from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    a: plastic and metal;
    b: plastic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (a): 3 × 2 3/4 in. (7.6 × 7 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 2 1/16 × 2 1/8 × 3/4 in. (5.2 × 5.4 × 1.9 cm)
    Description
    Plastic head covering (a) folded and placed in to black plastic case (b) from Mae's Millinery Shop. The head covering a handle on it so it can be pulled from the case. The black case has a floral design on the front of the flap in pink, blue, and silver. The case closes with one (1) metal snap.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    headgear
    Topic
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.109ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4e8dfd6-3a4c-4e19-bbbb-6deb21b3db20
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    White plate with gold trim from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Classic Bavaria, 1980s
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    ceramic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7/8 x 5 15/16 x 5 15/16 in. (2.2 x 15.1 x 15.1 cm)
    Description
    White plate with gold rim and a gold scrollwork "M" at the top of the plate. At the center bottom of the plate is green printed text that reads: "Classio / BAVARIA".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    plates (dishes)
    Topic
    Business
    Cooking and dining
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.110.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f11220cd-f1e6-4a1d-96f2-1835550b5388
  • White plate with gold trim from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Classic Bavaria, 1980s
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    ceramic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7/8 x 6 x 6 in. (2.2 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)
    Description
    White plate with gold rim and a gold scrollwork "M" at the top of the plate. At the center bottom of the plate is green printed text that reads: "Classio / BAVARIA".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    plates (dishes)
    Topic
    Business
    Cooking and dining
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.110.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd542d1d552-c534-4bfe-8a89-b9f8c993416e
  • White plate with gold trim from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Classic Bavaria, 1980s
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    ceramic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7/8 x 5 15/16 x 6 in. (2.2 x 15.1 x 15.2 cm)
    Description
    White plate with gold rim and a gold scrollwork "M" at the top of the plate. At the center bottom of the plate is green printed text that reads: "Classio / BAVARIA".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    plates (dishes)
    Topic
    Business
    Cooking and dining
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.110.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53c8d7577-c75a-4ed4-bc04-3b1a60f7327e
  • White plate with gold trim from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Classic Bavaria, 1980s
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    ceramic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7/8 x 6 x 6 in. (2.2 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)
    Description
    White plate with gold rim and a gold scrollwork "M" at the top of the plate. At the center bottom of the plate is green printed text that reads: "Classio / BAVARIA".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    plates (dishes)
    Topic
    Business
    Cooking and dining
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.110.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f27b0eb-0d7d-4fc5-98ef-ec71314102bc

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