Designed by
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
plastic, buckram, and sequins
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 x 8 1/4 x 8 3/4 in. (15.2 x 21 x 22.2 cm)
Description
A blue and silver braided cap designed by Mae Reeves. The cap is made from buckram covered in blue and silver faux straw that is braided together. Small blue and silver sequins are adhered to the cap. The buckram is visible in the interior, there is no additional lining fabric. A cream fabric label with black printed text reading "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA" is adhered on the interior near the edge.
Place made
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
caps (headgear)
Topic
Black Enterprise
Business
Clothing and dress
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Millinery
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
2010.6.146
Restrictions & Rights
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd555549d48-947d-43ef-b5d4-f6c41717e686

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