Designed by
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
synthetic fiber, ribbon, and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 x 10 x 10 in. (15.2 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)
Description
Cap decorated with green ribbon bows and small artificial pink flowers designed by Mae Reeves. The cap is formed from green plastic net into a round brimless shape with a sunken top. The net is covered on the outside with green ribbon bows and pale pink artificial flowers sewn to the net with clear plastic thread. The interior is not lined. A white fabric label with black printed text is adhered to the interior 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
caps (headgear)
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
2016.48.19
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53709a053-bb3f-4ead-b546-c5cede34bcca

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