Pale pink cardigan with gold beading 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.

Very pale pink cardigan with gold floral beading embellishments from Mae's Millinery Shop. The cardigan is collarless and has full-length sleeves. It closes at the center front with nine (9) metal hook-and-eyes. Beading in gold seed beads of a thin latticework border is embroidered along the front opening and neck. A wider panel of flowers and leaves are embroidered outside the latticework. Each cuff also has a leafy floral burst embroidered on it. The cuffs and waist are ribbed. The interior body is lined in a semi-sheer pale pink synthetic fabric. The sleeves are not lined. A black fabric label with gold embroidered text is sewn at the interior center back neck that reads "100% BEST / Lambswool / FULLY FASHIONED / MADE IN HONG KONG".

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