Black sequined bandeau hat 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 black sequined bandeau hat attributed to Mae Reeves. The hat is wide at the center, tapering to a point at each end above the ears. The top is finished with rows of black sequins and ribbon sewn in tight rows in a swirling pattern. It is shaped with metal on the underside that is covered with black grosgrain ribbon that trims the underside edges. There are no labels.

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