Pair of arm length purple gloves from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994

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Pair of arm length purple gloves from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994

Pair of arm length rayon knit dark purple gloves. The gloves are seamed down the exterior side and around the fingers. Each glove has an opening at the wrist that closes with two (2) pearlized purple glass buttons each. A manufacturers label is sewn to the seam at the interior opening of the left glove that reads " Van Raalte Co. Inc. / RAYON 7 1/2 / MADE IN U.S.A." in blue embroidered text. Mae Reeves (1912-2016) was a pioneering African-American milliner who was famous for her custom-made hats. Her business, Maes Millinery Shop in downtown Philadelphia, was one of the first shops in the city to be owned by a woman of African American heritage

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This print showcases a pair of exquisite arm length purple gloves from Maes Millinery Shop, dating back to the years 1941-1994. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these rayon knit dark purple gloves feature delicate seams running down the exterior side and around the fingers. Adding an elegant touch, each glove is adorned with two pearlized purple glass buttons that fasten at the wrist. The left glove bears a manufacturers label sewn to its interior opening, embroidered in blue text that reads "Van Raalte Co. Inc. / RAYON 7 1/2 / MADE IN U. S. A". This label serves as a testament to the high-quality craftsmanship associated with Van Raalte products. Mae Reeves, a trailblazing African-American milliner renowned for her custom-made hats, owned Maes Millinery Shop located in downtown Philadelphia. As one of the first shops in the city owned by an African American woman, it holds significant historical importance. This photograph not only captures a stunning fashion accessory but also represents cultural heritage and black history within America. It stands as a symbol of Mae Reeves' pioneering spirit and her contribution to both fashion and entrepreneurship during the mid-20th century. Displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), this object offers visitors an opportunity to appreciate Reeves' legacy while celebrating her remarkable achievements in shaping African-American heritage artistry.

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