Black felt hat with faux fur trim 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 felt hat designed by Mae Reeves with a tall rounded crown and a short brim. The brim is wider at the front of the hat and is trimmed with black faux fur. An interior hat band is made from black grosgrain ribbon. An ivory fabric designer label with black printed ink is adhered at the center back interior that reads: "Mae Reeves / OF / PHILADELPHIA".

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