Welcome to Mae's Hat Collection! 

Mae Reeves was an amazing milliner - that means she was a person who makes and sells hats.  She made all kinds of hats for her customers! Some hats were decorated with flowers or feathers. Some had beautiful beads and bright colors. Explore the collection below and take time to look at all of the hard work Mae Reeves put into her hats! 

• Which hat stands out to you? Why? 
• What colors do you see? 
• Look closely. What special details do the hats have? 

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