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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
  • 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
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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
  • Rust satin and black lace turban 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
    silk satin, net, buckram, metal, and glass
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 3/8 x 8 x 9 1/2 in. (18.7 x 20.3 x 24.1 cm)
    Description
    Rust turban style women's hat with black lace designed by Mae Reeves. The hat (a) is formed with buckram covered in rust silk satin that is overlaid in black lace net with a small repeating leaf design. The satin and net are tightly gathered in a circle with deep pleats at the top of the flat crown. The asymmetrical pleats around the sides of the hat are stitched down at the center back seam. A large costume brooch (b) with a two-tiered ovular design of fake bronze stones and yellow diamonds is pinned to the center front of the hat. An interior hat band is made from dark tan grosgrain ribbon. An ivory designer label with black printed text is adhered to the center back of the interior 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
    hats
    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
    2016.48.11ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f5795fef-fc26-4aed-9157-afab5912b7af
  • 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
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    Female mannequin head 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 plaster
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 14 7/8 x 7 x 7 in. (37.8 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm)
    Description
    A plaster form of a female head and neck covered with metallic gold paint. The facial features are detailed and realistic, including lines in the pulled back hairstyle to create the appearance of hair. The woman has her head turned over her proper left shoulder. At the back of the neck, text is engraved into the plaster that reads: "(c) P W / 63". The form has a large circular opening on the bottom.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    mannequins
    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
    2010.6.126
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aa8f2fcb-3bcb-4871-87c4-6c9cdef8bc7c
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    Wooden hat stand 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 (ab): 8 × 7 5/16 × 7 5/16 in. (20.3 × 18.6 × 18.6 cm)
    H x W x D (a): 6 × 5 7/8 × 5 3/4 in. (15.2 × 14.9 × 14.6 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 3 5/8 × 7 5/16 × 7 5/16 in. (9.2 × 18.6 × 18.6 cm)
    Description
    A wooden hat stand base (a) and form (b) painted white. The base is circular with one groove carved into the top of the base. A turned wooden dowel is screwed into the center of the base. The form is circular and tapers in toward the bottom where it attaches to the stand via a hole in the center of the underside.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    hat stands
    Topic
    Business
    Ornamentation
    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
    2010.6.129ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f8480de0-507d-47f2-bf5a-ec2788c83965
  • Print of a drawing of a man and a woman adhered to a wooden board

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1900-1950
    Medium
    pigment on paper, adhesive, and wood
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 15/16 x 10 in. (20.2 x 25.4 cm)
    Description
    A print on paper of a drawing of an unidentified man and an unidentified woman. The man is on the left facing side and wears a dark suit jacket and vest with a light shirt and tie, and a dark hat with a short brim worn far back on his head. The woman sits on the right and wears a dark jacket with a white collared shirt, and a white head tie under a white hat with a tall crown and a short brim. She wears stud earrings. The print is adhered to a piece of wooden board. The reverse is blank.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    visual works
    portraits
    Topic
    Art
    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
    2010.6.212
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5919c71e1-ea86-463e-889e-b00171507696
  • Colorized portrait of young Mae Reeves

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Date
    1936
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image & Sheet): 9 11/16 x 7 11/16 in. (24.6 x 19.5 cm)
    Description
    Colorized photograph of Mae Reeves posing for a portrait. She stands in front of a colored background and wears a dark blouse with small collar. Her right hand is raised to her neck and her red painted fingernails are visible. She touches the large round pendant on the necklace she's wearing.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Place captured
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    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
    2010.6.214
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd552f85e71-a072-4a68-85fc-8fdfcef5674b
  • Photograph of Mae Reeves and a young boy at her hat shop

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Date
    1942
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 2 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (5.7 x 5.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 2 11/16 x 2 1/2 in. (6.8 x 6.4 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Mae Reeves sitting next to a small boy. She wears a light colored silk dress and flower in her hair. The boy stands very close on her right and wears a suit jacket and tie. The room is decorated with flowers and potted plants. The boy is possibly William "Sonny" Mincey Jr., who would have been about 10 at the time.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Place captured
    South Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Children
    Photography
    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
    2010.6.218.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dc78de74-2b9f-4d74-951c-2b17740d04ef
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    Wooden hat block 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
    wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 6 3/4 × 7 5/16 × 6 3/8 in. (17.1 × 18.6 × 16.2 cm)
    Description
    Carved wooden hat block with a flat base and an asymmetrical curved upper form. There is a large circular hole at the center of the underside of the base.
    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
    hat blocks
    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
    2010.6.31
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd598787218-df3e-4590-957d-26f33c1d7e96
  • Photograph of Joel and Mae Reeves in Mae's Millinery Shop

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Reeves, Joel Edward, American
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    ca. 1953
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 3/8 x 7 5/16 in. (23.8 x 18.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 9 3/4 x 8 1/16 in. (24.7 x 20.5 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Joel and Mae Reeves posing with a number of hats. Joel stands to the right of Mae and wears a dark suit with a bowtie and holds a cigarette in his right hand. Mae wears a dark dress with a large floral decoration below her left shoulder. The are both holding a broad brimmed dark felt hat and looking at the camera. A vanity with mirror sits behind Joel and a tall hat stand sits next to Mae, also holding several hats.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Fashion
    Photography
    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
    2010.6.46.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f9ee1414-e5b1-44d7-b10b-ad4fbff95412
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    Hat stand base 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
    wood, paint, and tulle
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 31 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (79.4 x 19.1 x 15.9 cm)
    Description
    Wooden floor hat stand base with a grooved column. A large dowel protudes from the top of the column. The hat stand is painted with gold metallic paint. A length of light purple tulle is wrapped and tied around the bottom of the column.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    hat stands
    Topic
    Business
    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
    2013.27.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cfdca6b7-e0b1-4c6e-a1a6-10cb3fe1187b
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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
  • Circular black hat with pearl pin decoration 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
    hat: cord and ribbon;
    pin: plastic and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (ab): 9 1/2 × 16 × 14 in. (24.1 × 40.6 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    Black circular hat (a) designed by Mae Reeves with faux pearl hat pin (b) on front brim for decoration. The hat is saucer shaped and made from black cording sewn together. The interior of the opening is lined in black grosgrain ribbon. A white tag with black text sewn to the lining at the back reads "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".
    The hat pin has four (4) faux pearl beads in different shapes (oval, teardrop, and spherical) attached at the top of a metal pin.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    hatpins
    hats
    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
    2016.48.24ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dc0ca4c8-314a-45f5-9a8d-19a0a699750f
  • Beaded black purse 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
    synthetic fiber, beads, and cord
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Purse body): 5 5/8 × 5 5/8 × 4 in. (14.3 × 14.3 × 10.2 cm)
    Length (Cord): 23 in. (58.4 cm)
    Description
    Beaded black purse featuring a repeating scalloped pattern from Mae's Millinery Shop. It is cylindrical in shape with a lid that lifts off the top while being attached by a long black cord strap. Two holes in the top of the lid allow it to slide up the cord. The body and lid are stiff. The interior is lined with plain black fabric.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Type
    purses (bags)
    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
    2016.48.40.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b9650330-5c4c-4865-a8bf-7429dc143610
  • Beaded collar from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Manufactured by
    Baare Beards, Inc.
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    beads, rhinestones, and satin with metal fastener
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 6 1/8 x 11 x 3/8 in. (15.6 x 27.9 x 1 cm)
    Description
    Pale peach faux pearl and silver rhinestone collar from Mae's Millinery Shop. The beads and rhinestones are attached to a peach satin ground fabric with a stylized floral bud design along the bottom edge. The facing side is completely covered in beading so that the fabric is not visible. The collar is backed in the same peach satin and closes with one (1) metal hook-and-eye at the center front. A fabric label is sewn at the verso center with brown embroidered text reading "Hand Made / a "Top Hit" fashion / BAARE BEARDS, INC. / JAPAN".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    collars (neckwear)
    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
    2016.48.51.1
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5004b4ad0-bbe6-4fb5-9d0c-186dd6c3118b

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