Designed by
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
synthetic fiber, satin, canvas, lace, and rhinestones
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8 x 9 1/4 x 11 in. (20.3 x 23.5 x 27.9 cm)
Description
Women's hat covered in teal, green, pink, and silver metallic woven fabric with a large teal bow and silver rhinestones designed by Mae Reeves. The hat has a relatively high crown and a short rounded asymmetric brim that is longer in the front than at the back. The facing fabric is gathered into pleats on the brim and looser pleats on the sides of the crown. A large teal satin bow is sewn at the center front above the brim with a cluster of silver rhinestones covering the center of the bow and dangling below it onto the brim. The hat is formed from heavy blue canvas to achieve a fixed shape, with the metallic multi-colored fabric sewn on top of it. The interior is additionally lined with navy net lace, with the canvas sandwiched between the facing and lace lining. A white tag with black text is adhered at the interior center back that reads "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".
Place collected
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 of Donna Limerick
Object number
2016.48.16
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dc852014-f70d-4a94-b21e-3a2b1de5bbc6

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