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Mae Reeves was born on 29 October, 1912 in Vidalia, Georgia, USA, is a Mae Reeves was pioneering. Discover Mae Reeves's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 104 years old?

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Occupation Milliner
Age 104 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 29 October 1912
Birthday 29 October
Birthplace Vidalia, Georgia, USA
Date of death 14 December, 2016
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Nationality Georgia

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1630

Reeves received a $500 bank loan from Citizens and Southern Bank, and at the age of 28 she opened "Mae's Millinery Shop," located at 1630 South Street.

By so doing she became one of the first African American women to own her own business in downtown Philadelphia.

Her clients included celebrities such as Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt, Marian Anderson, and socialites from illustrious families, including the DuPonts and the Annenbergs.

Women from all professions and from church also came to purchase hats from Reeves.

She made trips to New York City and Paris to procure materials for her specialty, custom-made hats.

1912

Mae Reeves (October 29, 1912 – December 14, 2016) was a pioneering milliner who was famous for her custom-made hats.

Mae Reeves was born Lula Mae Grant, on October 29, 1912, in Vidalia, Georgia, to Samuel and Bessie Grant.

She was the second oldest of 6 siblings.

When she was 16 years old Reeves enrolled in Georgia State Teacher's College, in Savannah.

After receiving her teaching credential, she began work as a teacher in Lyons, Georgia.

She also wrote for the Savannah Tribune about social, school and church issues.

Reeves attended the Chicago School of Millinery during her summers away from teaching, learning how to make "one of a kind" handmade hats.

1934

In 1934 Reeves moved to Philadelphia to work at a women's clothing shop on South Street.

1940

She was active in her field from 1940 until 1997.

1942

She created many hats while employed there, but her dream was to open her own hat shop, which she did in 1942.

1944

In 1944 she married Joel Reeves, who worked at The Philadelphia Inquirer and also owned a catering company.

They had two children together, Donna Limerick Pitsenberger (former NPR producer) and Reginald Reeves.

1953

In 1953 Reeves opened a second shop near other successful businesses at 41 North 60th Street.

1960

She was also the president of the 60th Street Business Association.

1997

She continued to create hats until 1997, when she was 85 years old.

That year the hat shop closed, and several years later Reeves moved to a retirement home.

Reeves' daughter Donna Limerick arranged for the contents of the shop to be donated to the Smithsonian.

Reeves and her husband Joel belonged to Our Lady of the Rosary Church for 40 years.

She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, the National Association of Fashion and Accessory Designers, and the NAACP.

2009

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture obtained Reeves' collection of vintage hats, and antique furniture from her millinery shop, in addition to other personal items, in 2009.

2010

July 27, 2010, was declared "Hats Off to Mae Day," by the city of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter awarded her the prestigious Philadelphia Liberty Bell prize.

The celebration was organized by the Philadelphia Retail Marketing Alliance and hosted by the African American Museum of Philadelphia.

She was honored with the "Pioneer" award from the Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress on October 29, 2010, on her 98th birthday.

2016

In 2016 the museum opened with a permanent exhibit of Reeves' extensive collection, including the shop's original red-neon sign, sewing machine, and antique furniture.

Reeves was first married to William Mincey, whom she met while teaching in Lyons.

Together they had one son, William "Sonny" Mincey, Jr.

When Reeves died on December 14, 2016, she was survived by nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren.