Turqouise turban style hat with brooch 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 turquoise turban style hat with a gold metal and rhinestone brooch designed by Mae Reeves. The hat (a) is made from light turquoise synthetic faille that is draped like a turban with the folds sewn into place. A gold metal brooch (b) with green and clear rhinestones forming a leafy cluster is pinned at the proper left front. The interior is lined in the same fabric with a cream fabric label with black printed text reading "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA" adhered to the interior center back.

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