On View
Power of Place Gallery
Exhibition
Power of Place
Attributed to
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
synthetic fiber, sequins, and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (12.7 x 19.1 x 16.5 cm)
Description
A black sequined bandeau hat attributed to Mae Reeves. The hat is wide at the center, tapering to a point at each end above the ears. The top is finished with rows of black sequins and ribbon sewn in tight rows in a swirling pattern. It is shaped with metal on the underside that is covered with black grosgrain ribbon that trims the underside edges. There are no labels.
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
2010.6.159
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59045caa2-676d-46af-bcf2-a3b5412c006d

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