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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
- 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)
- Type
- headgear
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Gold turban style hat with large bird pin from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Designed by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- hat: synthetic fiber and lace;
- pin: metal and rhinestones
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (18.4 x 21.6 x 19.7 cm)
- Type
- hats
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A gold turban style hat (a) with a gold bird pin (b) designed by Mae Reeves. The hat is round with no brim and angles slightly upward at the center front. It is made from gold metallic fabric that is gathered and draped to resemble a turban. The interior is lined in gold net lace. A white fabric label with black printed text is adhered at the interior center back that reads "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".
- The pin (b) is attached to the center front of the hat. It is a gold metal peacock with silver and green rhinestone decorations.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.20ab
- 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
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Dark tan felt hat with gold pin from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Attributed to
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- hat: felt;
- pin: metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 x 10 x 7 1/4 in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 18.4 cm)
- Type
- hats
- Place made
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Dark tan felt hat that resembles a beret with a peaked front attributed to Mae Reeves. The wool felt is shaped with a wide, tall front and no back. Dark brown grosgrain ribbon trims the interior opening. There are no labels, though a seam in the ribbon indicates the center back of the hat.
- A gold pin (b) is attached at the proper left front for decoration. The pin consists of a column of seven (7) spheres in progressive sizes featuring decorative openwork.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.29ab
- 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
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pair of elbow-length leather gloves and bag from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Manufactured by
- Wear-Right Gloves
- Aris Gloves, Inc., American, 1921 - 1921
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- a, b: leather;
- c: plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (a): 19 x 4 x 1/4 in. (48.3 x 10.2 x 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (b): 19 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1/4 in. (50.2 x 13.3 x 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (c): 17 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 1/16 in. (44.8 x 14 x 0.2 cm)
- Type
- gloves
- bags (containers)
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Pair of elbow-length white leather gloves (a,b) from Mae's Millinery Shop. A blue stamp for the manufacturer Wear-Right is at the interior left glove near the opening.
- The plastic bag (c) is clear and has red type that reads "to flatter and slenderize your hands / finest, lightest weight gloves / ARIS / MADE IN ITALY".
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.48.9abc
- 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
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pink turban style hat and scarf from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Designed by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Worn by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- Hat: satin, faille, metal, and rhinestones;
- Scarf: satin
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1): 4 1/2 × 6 3/4 × 8 in. (11.4 × 17.1 × 20.3 cm)
- L x W (.2 flat): 44 × 10 3/4 in. (111.8 × 27.3 cm)
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Pink turban style hat with jeweled decoration (.1) designed by Mae Reeves with coordinating pink scarf (.2). The hat (.1) is made from a stiff material faced in three shades of pink satin fabric, the darker shades forming the top and upper sides, with a lighter shade on the bottom sides. The fabric is draped and sewn to resemble the folds of a turban. The bottom of the hat is not straight, the sides are longer than the center front and center back. A rhinestone and metal floral design accessory in pink and red is hand sewn to the center front of the hat. The interior is lined with pale peach faille, with a band of red grosgrain ribbon trimming the interior opening. A white fabric label with black printed text is adhered to the interior center back that reads "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".
- The scarf (.2) is made from a length of dark pink satin. The selvedges form the long sides, with the short sides cut and the fabric unraveled to make short, tight fringe. There are no labels.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2016.48.7.1-.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
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Gold compact case from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Manufactured by
- Elgin American, American
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- a: metal and glass;
- b: cloth
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (a closed): 3 × 2 3/8 × 3/8 in. (7.6 × 6 × 1 cm)
- H x W x D (a open): 3 × 4 3/16 × 1 3/8 in. (7.6 × 10.6 × 3.5 cm)
- H x W (b): 1 5/8 × 2 1/8 in. (4.1 × 5.4 cm)
- Type
- compacts
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Gold-colored metal compact case with floral design on the front (a) and pad (b) from Mae's Millinery Shop. One of the case's corners is more rounded than the others. The case hinges open and there is a mirror on the interior lid. The bottom part has an indented shelf that has incised lines around the name of the manufacturer at center engraved onto it. This shelf hinges open on the left to reveal the lower half of the interior, which is lined with felt around the sides and has incised lines engraved on the bottom. A cloth pad (b) sits in the upper shelf. The name of the manufacturer is printed in black ink on the top of the pad.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
- Object number
- 2016.48.85.2ab
- 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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Airline freight tag from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Printed by
- Air France, founded 1933
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 3/4 x 2 5/16 in. (14.6 x 5.9 cm)
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Paper freight tag printed in red ink. One side of the label has the printed text "A / AF 20094 / BAGAGE ENREGISTRE EN FRANCE / AIR FRANCE". The other side of the label has printed text and handwritting in black ink that reads: "A / [hand] PAL / [print] vol no. [hand] NA603 / [print] via [hand] NYC / [print] vol no [hand] 977". A string is looped and tied through a reinforced circular hole at the center top of the tag.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Transportation
- 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
- 2010.6.106
- 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
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- 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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Gold and glass perfume bottle from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Manufactured by
- Anne Paree
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- metal, glass, plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (13.7 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm)
- Type
- perfume bottles
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A cylindrical perfume bottle (a) made from clear glass covered with an openwork scrolled design in gold metal. The bottle has an attached push-activated spray nozzle. A manufacturer's label on the bottom of the bottle reads: "Spray Parfum / Feminique / Renard Dist. Paris-Chicago Net wt. 2 oz". The plastic lid (b) is painted gold with ridged exterior sides.
- 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
- 2010.6.111ab
- 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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Glass tray 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
- glass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 4 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 10.2 cm)
- Type
- trays
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Clear bean-shaped glass tray with decorative clear glass balls around edge.
- 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
- 2010.6.112
- 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
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- 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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Hand mirror 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
- glass and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 13 1/4 x 5 x 1/2 in. (33.7 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm)
- Type
- mirrors
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Hand-held oval mirror with a clear molded plastic handle and frame with decorative scrolls and round protrusions.
- 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
- 2010.6.118
- 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
- Tools and Equipment-Personal use
- 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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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
- 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)
- Type
- mannequins
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- 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.
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- 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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Display stand with spools of thread and needles 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
- Medium
- metal, thread, wood, pasteboard, and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.1): 11 1/8 x 11 3/8 x 12 1/4 in. (28.3 x 28.9 x 31.1 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.2): 5/8 x 4 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (1.6 x 11.7 x 11.7 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.3): 6 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (15.6 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.4): 4 5/8 × 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (11.7 × 8.9 × 8.9 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.5): 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.6 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.6): 1 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (4.6 x 4.4 x 4.1 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.7): 1 5/16 x 1 x 1 in. (3.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.8): 1 3/8 x 1 x 1 in. (3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.9): 1 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (4.4 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.10): 3 1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 in. (8.3 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.11): 2 11/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (6.8 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.12): 3 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (7.6 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm)
- H x W x D (2010.6.127.13): 1 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (3.2 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)
- Type
- spools
- showcases
- needles
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- Three-tiered metal stand (.1) with a lip at the front of each tier. The words "Kolor Treet" are stamped on both sides in yellow ink. A paper insert on the top back reads in black ink: "DUART KOLOR TREET Quick Find Selection Chart" and lists several colors of hair dye. The bottom of the stand is hollow and has only one of four black rubber feet remaining. The stand is accompanied by nine spools containing fibers in various forms and fibers, two empty spools, and one large sewing needle.
- .2: A white pasteboard spool with the top portion torn off containing black grosgrain synthetic fiber ribbon. The loose, raw edge of the ribbon is pinned to the wound ribbon with a metal straight pin with a round white plastic head.
- .3: A brown pasteboard cone containing heavy-weight black two-ply cotton thread.
- .4: A metal spool with red paper ends reading "ribnray ribnray ribnray / MADE IN U.S.A." on both ends. The spool contains light pink pressed cellulose fiber tape. A metal straight pin with a white plastic head is wedged inside the spool.
- .5: A brown pasteboard spool containing round purple plastic sequins strung onto purple thread.
- .6: A wooden spool with a white and blue paper label on each end that reads: "225 YDS. / SIZE 50 / 100% / POLYESTER THREAD / Manufactured by / AmericanThread Co. / Stamford, Conn. 06905." The spool contains red polyester thread. A metal sewing needle and a metal straight pin with a yellow plastic head are stuck through the spooled thread.
- .7: An empty wooden spool with paper labels on each end with one end reading, "COATS & CLARK'S / MERCERIZED SEWING / 100 YDS. / MADE IN U.S.A." and the other end reading, "COATS & CLARK'S / 10c / O.N.T. / 5-B / BOILFAST."
- .8: An empty wooden spool with paper labels on each end with one end reading, "THE CLARK THREAD COMPANY / CLARK'S BEST SIX CORD / 12", and the other end reading, "CLARK'S / O.N.T. / SPOOL COTTON / 12".
- .9: A brown pasteboard spool with blue stamped ink that reads: "PAT. 426 / RAYON SEAM BINDING / 100 YDS WOVEN EDGE / MANUFACTURED BY / LAWRENCE SCHIFF SILK MILLS" on one end. The spool contains black rayon binding tape.
- .10: One metal pack needle.
- .11: A brown pasteboard spool containing mauve mercerized cotton thread.
- .12: A tan plastic spool containing ivory silk thread.
- .13: A rolled length of pressed bast fiber in cream, red, and green braided together.
- 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
- 2010.6.127.1-.13
- 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
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- 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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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
- 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)
- Type
- hat stands
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- 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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Cream damask hat with gold and red scarf from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Designed by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, plastic, and beads
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 12 in. (21.6 x 29.8 x 30.5 cm)
- Type
- hats
- Place made
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A cream floral damask hat with a high round crown and a round upturned brim designed by Mae Reeves. The crown is wrapped in a scarf with a printed design in orange, pink, and gold of flowers, wide stripes, and paisleys. A cluster of red and orange beads are sewn on top of the scarf at the proper right side of the crown where the ends are gathered and hang over the edge of the brim. Heavy weight plastic net lines the interior of the crown, with green grosgrain ribbon lining the interior opening. A cream fabric label with black printed text reading "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA" is adhered to the ribbon at the interior center back.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- 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
- 2010.6.144
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Navy portrait hat by Mr. John from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Created by
- Mr. John, American, founded 1948
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- wool felt and synthetic net
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 13 x 14 in. (21.6 x 33 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- hats
- Place made
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A navy blue wool felt portrait hat made by Mr. John from Mae's Millinery Shop. The brim of the hat is formed asymmetrical to the crown so that it tilts slightly upward on the proper left side. A thin piece of the felt is sewn around the crown as a hatband with one end left loose at the center back. Lengths of black synthetic net are gathered in undulating waves and sewn to the top and bottom of the proper left brim. The interior crown edge is lined with black grosgrain ribbon. A white fabric label with black embroidered text reading "NEW YORK PARIS / MR. JOHN / MODERNE" is sewn at the interior center back crown. An oval-shaped white paper label with black printed text reading the same as the fabric label hangs from black thread at the interior center back. A genuine wool stamp is in white ink at the center of the interior crown.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2010.6.145
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
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
- 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)
- Type
- headgear
- Place made
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A black buckram hat form circular in shape with a flat crown and an even bottom edge.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
- 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
-
Lamp base 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, porcelain, china paint, electric conductor, and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 11 x 5 1/8 x 3 11/16 in. (27.9 x 13 x 9.4 cm)
- H x W x D (Cord - bundled): 2 1/2 x 9 x 4 in. (6.4 x 22.9 x 10.2 cm)
- Type
- lamps (lighting devices)
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A metal lamp base with a painted porcelain decoration of an English maiden. The lamp base is oval in shape with a brass finish and a tiered decorative design. The base stands on four feet. A metal stem protrudes upward from the back of the base and bends slightly at the top so that the bulb mechanism is above the head of the porcelain figure. The figure depicts the bust of a brunette woman wearing a blue gown, a pink flower at her neck, and a black hat with an orange flower. She is looking slightly downward to the proper left. A brown electric cord with a two-pronged plug runs out from the center back of the base. The underside of the base has the text "4 F" engraved into it.
- 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
- 2010.6.21
- 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
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- 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
-
Lamp base 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, porcelain, china paint, electric conductor, and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 11 x 5 1/8 x 3 11/16 in. (27.9 x 13 x 9.4 cm)
- H x W x D (Cord - bundled): 2 x 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (5.1 x 19.1 x 8.9 cm)
- Type
- lamps (lighting devices)
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A metal lamp base with a painted porcelain decoration of an English maiden. The lamp base is oval in shape with a brass finish and a tiered decorative design. The base stands on four trifid feet. A metal stem protudes upward from the back of the base and bends slightly at the top so that the bulb mechanism is above the head of the porcelain figure. The figure depicts the bust of a brunette woman wearing a blue gown, a pink flower at her neck, and a black hat with an orange flower. She is looking slightly downward to the proper left. A brown electric cord with a two-pronged plug runs out from the center back of the base. The underside of the base has the text "4 F" engraved into it.
- 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
- 2010.6.22
- 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
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- 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
-
Woven basket purse with floral design 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
- grass, cotton thread, leather, and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 30 x 16 x 19 in. (76.2 x 40.6 x 48.3 cm)
- Type
- purses (bags)
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A purse with leather handles made from woven grass like a basket, with the floral pattern on the front and lid executed with green cotton embroidery floss for the leaves, and woven fiber balls for the flower buds or berries. The flat lid of the basket opens at the center front with a leather and metal tab clasp. Strips of tan leather are attached with metal grommets around the sides and bottom of the basket, corresponding in placement to the short tan leather handles.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Craftsmanship
- 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
- 2010.6.30
- 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
- Clothing-Fashion
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture