Vintage Hats by Mae

Wednesday, June 2, 2010
7:00 to 9:00 PM

Charles Sumner School
1201 17th St NW
Washington, DC

Tickets: $10 members, $15 nonmembers

From the 1930s to 1980s, Mae Reeves was a famous hat designer in Philadelphia. She was one of the first women to establish a business in the downtown area of the city. Today, Mae Reeves, age 97, is retired, but her contributions to the fashion world will live on for many years to come. The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture recently acquired her extensive hat collection, antique furniture from her millinery shop, and other personal items to tell the story about her illustrious career. This 50-year old collection is extraordinary and will be part of a museum fashion exhibit in the future.

Her daughter, Donna Limerick, has photos and "rare" vintage hats from the collection. Her presentation features models who take you back in time, when HATS! were a very special part of every woman's wardrobe. Vintage costume jewelry and vintage handbags are available for purchase at her appearances.

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Tickets: $10 members, $15 nonmembers

Parking Notice: While street parking is available after 6:30, meters are now in effect until 10 PM. Bring some quarters.

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For more information, e-mail kjarboe@adsw.org or call 703-864-7070.

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Created April 8, 2010; Modified Sunday, May 02, 2010.