- Designed by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Medium
- raffia, ribbon
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 9 in. (14.6 x 22.2 x 22.9 cm)
- Description
- Black and white raffia hat with a black grosgrain ribbon bow designed by Mae Reeves. The hat is made from black and white raffia woven together. It has a short round crown and a short asymmetric brim that is turned up in the front and very short in the back. A black grosgrain ribbon bow is attached at the center back. A white fabric label with black printed text is adhered to 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
- 2016.48.28
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




