Philadelphia hat designer honored by Smithsonian
Mae Reeves
Last night the 60-year millinery career of Philadelphia’s Mae Reeves was put on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The event honored Reeves’ accomplishments as a hat designer/millinery shop owner and the recent announcement that 30 of her hats will be included in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian. In addition to being presented with a ceremonial Liberty Bell, local television personalities modeled Reeves designs. PW’s multimedia intern Matt Petrillo was there to capture this moment in hat history. Check out his snaps of Reeves’ elegant and eclectic hats after the jump.
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I attended this affair, as someone who grew up seeing this shop on 60th street and marveling at all the great hat in the window, it makes me very proud to know Mae. As a personal friend now, I can appreciate the the well deserved honor she has received
It was truly an honor to be present to witness Ms.Mae Reeves be honored by the Smithsoniam Museum ad to know that her hats will be on exhibit there in the future.
Hats off to you Ms. Reeves. My lates mother was one of your loyal customers I used to drive her up to your shop on 60th Street.
Ronald c Padgett the artist presently residing in South New Jersey, was truly honored to attend the Philadelphia African American Museum, to honor Ms. Reeves, the hat designer. Her hats will permanently be on exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum
Awesome job on this post.
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