Designed by
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
velvet, synthetic fiber, sequins, and ribbon
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.7 x 24.1 x 19.1 cm)
Description
A cream and black velvet hat designed by Mae Reeves. The hat is made from cream and black velvet that has been scrunched up and sewn over with undulating lines of black sequins. Three (3) large stacked loops of black velvet ribbon are sewn at the proper left side. The interior is lined with black synthetic fabric. A cream fabric label with black printed text reading "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA" is adhered to the interior center back.
Place made
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
hats
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
2010.6.152
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/fd5f0a68dff-4ede-4b6e-a9d4-0c96c67ccf09

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