Attributed to
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
synthetic fiber, net, and ribbon
Dimensions
H x W x D: 11 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (29.8 x 32.4 x 39.4 cm)
Description
A mourning veil attributed to Mae Reeves. The full circle black net veil is trimmed in black grosgrain ribbon. It is tacked to a stiff circular band of heavy weight synthetic fabric. A paper tag is tied to the edge of the veil with the number "2501" stamped on one side in black ink.
Place made
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
veils
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
2010.6.147
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/fd5948627ec-a67f-4afb-9779-6aa8a91dcdf4

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