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Museum object · Jewelry and Adornment

Five bows of various sizes, colors, and fabrics 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.

Five (5) assorted pre-tied bows from Mae's Millinery Shop. .1: A black satin pre-tied bow with a silver metal barrette clasp at the center back. .2: A large black pre-tied bow made from fabric with shiny black floral embroidery and no attachment method. .3: A black floral lace pre-tied bow with a silver metal barrette clasp at the center back. The clasp is fastened around a black plastic hang tag with a price sticker on it. .4: A metallic pre-tied bow with a silver metal barrette clasp at the center back. .5: A red and blue striped ribbon bow with long looped ends and no attachment method.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2010.6.60.1-.5

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