Black Hatmaker From Philadelphia Gains National Spotlight

By Wakisha Bailey, CBS Philadelphia

February 27, 2023

All month CBS Philadelphia has been highlighting several Black pioneers. We introduce to you a one-of-a-kind hatmaker from Philadelphia whose custom creations are now in the national spotlight.

"If you didn't wear a hat, you're not really well dressed that's what my mom would say," Donna Limerick, daughter of hatmaker Mae Reeves, said.

Limerick stays true to her mother's advice. She's wearing a beautiful hat created by her mother and legendary hatmaker.

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