- 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.




