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Orange bow barrette from Mae's Millinery Shop

Object Details

Description
A large orange chiffon bow with a metal barrette clasp at the center back of the bow.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Created by
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016
Owned by
Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016
Subject of
Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
Date
1941-1994
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
Medium
chiffon and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 x 11 x 1 1/2 in. (15.2 x 27.9 x 3.8 cm)
Type
barrettes
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