Manufactured by
Glentex, founded 1939
Owned by
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
synthetic fiber and sequins
Dimensions
H x W: 43 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (110.5 x 41.9 cm)
Description
A rectangular sheer black scarf with sequin decorations near one end. Flowers were dyed or painted onto the fabric, which have now almost completely faded. Green, blue, and pink sequins further embellish the flowers. A cream fabric label is sewn along the seam with black printed text reading "by Glentex".
Place collected
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
scarves (costume accessories)
Topic
Black Enterprise
Business
Clothing and dress
Fashion
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
2010.6.183
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd568f5ba4f-2ed3-490f-b226-f3404d4f6bfc

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