Created by:

Unidentified  Search this

Owned by:

Mae Reeves, American, 1912 - 2016  Search this

Subject of:

Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994  Search this

Medium:

rhinestone beads and metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 15 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (40 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm)

Type:

chokers

Place collected:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1941-1994

Description:

Choker necklace with five (5) strands of pink multi-sided rhinestone beads attached to a silver colored metal bar at each end. The strands are arranged on the bars so they twist. The necklace closes with a metal fish hook clasp that attaches to a short strand of five linked pink rhinestone beads for an adjustable fit.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Beauty culture  Search this

Black Enterprise  Search this

Business  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Millinery  Search this

Women  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick

Object number:

2016.48.49.3

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Collection title:

Mae's Millinery Shop Collection

Classification:

Jewelry and Adornment

Exhibition:

Power of Place

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a74ede7a-c2fc-4768-9b32-22071e389be2

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2016.48.49.3