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Pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- pearls and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5/16 x 15 x 5/16 in. (0.8 x 38.1 x 0.8 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Single strand pearl necklace that closes with a metal tab insert fastener.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.51.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Double stranded faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- beads, metal, and string
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 7/8 x 17 1/4 x 5/16 in. (7.3 x 43.8 x 0.8 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Double-stranded white faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The strands are attached at the back to a metal flower-shaped pressure clasp.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.51.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Clear beaded necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- plastic and string
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1/2 x 20 5/16 x 1/2 in. (1.3 x 51.6 x 1.3 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Clear beaded necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The necklace is a single continues strand of clear faceted plastic beads in varying shapes and sizes, with the larger beads concentrated near the center front. The strand has no break or fastener, it slips over the wearer's head.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.56
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Green faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- beads, wire, rhinestones, and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5/8 x 21 1/8 x 5/8 in. (1.6 x 53.7 x 1.6 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Light green faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The necklace has a single strand with the beads at the front center larger than the rest. These larger beads are separated by metal spacers with clear rhinestones around the rims. A short silver chain link extends from one end with one (1) pearl bead at the tip. The chain fastens to the opposite end into a metal clip.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.51.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Rhinestone necklace with ball ends from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- metal and rhinestones
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1/2 x 40 7/8 x 5/8 in. (1.3 x 103.8 x 1.6 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Rhinestone necklace with rhinestone ball ends from Mae's Millinery Shop. The necklace is formed from two (2) rows of small clear rhinestones set into silver metal. A metal ball covered in rhinestones hangs from each front end. Rather than closing at the back, there is a metal hook near one end that crosses over and attaches around the other end at the front chest.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.50.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Rhinestone necklace with floral elements from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- metal and rhinestones
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 x 16 7/8 x 3/16 in. (7.6 x 42.9 x 0.5 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Rhinestone necklace with floral elements from Mae's Millinery Shop. The necklace is made from a single strand of clear rhinestones, with a three-petal rhinestone flower at each end. It does not have a closure method, but hangs from the neck with the flower elements at the front.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.50.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- beads, metal, and string
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3/8 x 30 5/8 x 3/8 in. (1 x 77.8 x 1 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The necklace has a single strand of off-white faux pearl beads that closes in the back with a silver metal clasp.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.51.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pink beaded necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Miriam Haskell, founded 1926
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- metal and glass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 x 12 1/4 x 3/4 in. (20.3 x 31.1 x 1.9 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Pink and white necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The center front of the necklace has a large metal triangular piece with scrollwork design, which is hidden from view by an oval shaped pink and white striped element set into a metal frame with pink rhinestones around the rim. Three (3) cone shaped pink and white beads dangle below it. On either side of the oval element, which is set diagonally rather than vertical or horizontal, is a pink beaded flower with metal leaves. Three (3) strands of pink beads extend from either side of the central element, ending with a metal flower decorated with pink beads. A short length of beads extends from one end, with a metal clasp on the other to fasten around it. The maker's name is engraved on the reverse of the clasp.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.79.2
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Rhinestone necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- metal and rhinestones
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 3/8 x 14 x 1/4 in. (3.5 x 35.6 x 0.6 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Rhinestone necklace with ornate decoration at front from Mae's Millinery Shop. Clear rhinestones are set into silver colored metal. The front decoration cascades below a single row of rhinestones and features larger oval and rectangular shaped rhinestones. The necklace closes at the back with a clasp.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.50.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Long yellow faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- beads, metal, and string
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5/16 x 23 11/16 x 5/16 in. (0.8 x 60.2 x 0.8 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Long yellow faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The beads are larger at the center front, becoming smaller along each end. There is a metal clasp at the center back.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.51.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Amber rhinestone necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- metal and rhinestones
- Dimensions
- H x W: 1 9/16 x 15 1/2 in. (4 x 39.4 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Amber rhinestone necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The short necklace consists of a row of small amber rhinestones set into interlocked metal. Three (3) large teardrop faceted amber rhinestones are placed at the front center, with the middle one being slightly larger. They are surrounded by a row of the small rhinestones set into the metal. Two (2) dark amber faceted rhinestones dangle in between the large ones. The necklace closes at the back with a hook that fastens over the larger rhinestone at the opposite end.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.78.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Metal mesh necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 1/2 x 10 7/8 in. (24.1 x 27.6 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Gold-colored metal necklace in the shape of a "v". The necklace is made from interlocking metal discs to create a metal mesh. It closes with a metal buckle at each end.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.91.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture