Blue and silver braided cap from Mae's Millinery Shop

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A blue and silver braided cap designed by Mae Reeves. The cap is made from buckram covered in blue and silver faux straw that is braided together. Small blue and silver sequins are adhered to the cap. The buckram is visible in the interior, there is no additional lining fabric. A cream fabric label with black printed text reading "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA" is adhered on the interior near the edge.

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