- Attributed to
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Medium
- plastic braid, velvet
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (19.7 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Trumpet-shaped navy hat made of braided tape sewn in concentric circles attributed to Mae Reeves. The hat's sloped body gets progressively narrower from bottom to top. A velvet cord is tied in a bow around the peak of the hat with a strand of faux pearls twisted around the cord. The underside of the brim is covered in off-white braided tape sewn to mimic the top of the hat. Navy grosgrain ribbon trims the interior bottom crown. There are no labels.
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- hats
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
- Object number
- 2016.48.27
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




