Designed by
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
felt and synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D: 9 1/2 x 13 3/8 x 12 1/4 in. (24.1 x 34 x 31.1 cm)
Description
A black felt hat designed by Mae Reeves with a tall rounded crown and a short brim. The brim is wider at the front of the hat and is trimmed with black faux fur. An interior hat band is made from black grosgrain ribbon. An ivory fabric designer label with black printed ink is adhered at the center back 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
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
2016.48.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5815c79ca-964b-47a5-ac32-0bba121ec41e

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