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Annie Mae McClain's hat collection was notable even in a community that regarded wearing hats to church as the fashion statement of the week. Miss Annie Mae wore her extensive array of hats, from elegant to sassy, in a wide range of colors, fabrics, and materials, to services at Tabernacle Community Baptist Church in Milwaukee. This exhibition explored the tradition and significance of African-American headwear, including its African roots, the art and craft of millinery, and the community bonds forged by wearing hats to church.