Black satin turban with red flowers and black bow 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.

Black satin turban designed by Mae Reeves made of silk satin chine with a black ground, chartreuse leaves, and cut velvet dark pink flowers. The fabric is pleated and draped so it swirls around the head. The interior of the turban is lined with black grosgrain fabric. An oversized black faille bow is sewn at the proper left front side of the turban. An ivory fabric designer label with black printed text is adhered to the center back lining that reads: "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".

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