Attributed to
Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Medium
natural fiber, ribbon, and synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D: 9 1/2 x 15 1/4 x 13 in. (24.1 x 38.7 x 33 cm)
Description
Black circular braided straw hat with a low flat crown and a wide circular brim attributed to Mae Reeves. The edges of the brim are turned downward and trimmed in black grosgrain ribbon. Wide black grosgrain ribbon is tied in a large bow on the center front top of the brim, and also wrapped around the crown as a band. The edges of the bow are loosely pleated and stitched onto the top of the brim around the center knot of the bow. The interior crown is lined in cream synthetic fabric. There are no labels, though a seam in the ribbon trimming the interior opening indicates the center back.
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
Fashion
Millinery
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
Object number
2016.48.5
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57605646e-fd77-4c03-aaad-df604273bb90

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