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Gray pillbox hat from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

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

A gray faux Persian lamb pillbox hat designed by Mae Reeves. It has a sunken crown and one (1) metal button with rhinestone detailing is sewn at the proper right side. The interior is lined with red synthetic faille. A cream fabric label with black printed text reading "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA" is adhered to the interior center back.

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Catalog reference: 2010.6.153

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