- 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.




