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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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.50.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55b758ffa-6a75-41d3-baf2-f98e9f3bd9de
  • 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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.50.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5de1d79ac-57a7-43e8-a90c-a050bbfbd0f2
  • 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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.50.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5054ddd78-7b96-4038-8604-611d52714d45
  • 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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.51.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5685d6455-f486-4313-b9db-02dd0131b019
  • 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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.51.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd594d07742-77af-467b-a551-0948bbcfcc94
  • 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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.51.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51b9a333c-adf9-4ce8-9ef9-99fa64045943
  • 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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.51.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ab73173f-418f-4201-9750-705fe3c003ed
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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
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    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)
    Description
    Single strand pearl necklace that closes with a metal tab insert fastener.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.51.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a837aa63-d11e-4ee8-b9ab-d03b71ec9857
  • 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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.56
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57e65cd12-a421-40bf-b47a-34ff937ca71f
  • 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
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    metal and rhinestones
    Dimensions
    H x W: 1 9/16 x 15 1/2 in. (4 x 39.4 cm)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.78.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd505011ec1-7c24-4205-9df0-09c549f18f1e
  • 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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.79.2
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd535eb3311-334a-420a-b717-595f9dd997cb
  • 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
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/2 x 10 7/8 in. (24.1 x 27.6 cm)
    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.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    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
    2016.48.91.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53bba140f-9337-4e47-a64f-ff3ae7b887bd
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