Designed by
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
synthetic fiber, tulle, sequin, and elastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 x 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (17.8 x 22.2 x 27.3 cm)
Description
A pink sequin fascinator with pink tulle embellishments designed by Mae Reeves. The fascinator is made from a shallow oval hat form covered in rows of pink sequins. A large ruffled bow of pink tulle is attached at the front of the hat form with a single layer of the tulle extending over the hat form and beyond its edge on the back side. Large pink sequins are sewn sporadically to the tulle. The interior of the hat form is lined in pale pink synthetic fabric. A length of elastic cord is sewn from one side to the other as a chin strap. A cream fabric label with black printed text reading "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA" is adhered to the interior center back of the hat form.
Place made
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
fascinators
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
2010.6.148
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/fd50ec8221c-2236-4076-a37f-7a3d8ced28d5

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