- Attributed to
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Medium
- velvet, wire, and net
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 1/2 x 9 x 8 1/2 in. (14 x 22.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Black velvet and net headpiece attributed to Mae Reeves. The body is made from heavy wire wrapped in black velvet that has been bent into a circular shape with a fretwork design. It is covered by black dotted netting. A black velvet bow is sewn at one side and another at the center top of the net.
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- headgear
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
- Object number
- 2016.48.101
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




