Mr. John, Inc.
Bobby-style Helmet

Design houseAmerican, active 1948–1970
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Bobby-style Helmet
Date1962–1965
PlaceUnited States
MediumWool felt and vinyl
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 × 8 1/4 × 9 1/2in. (17.1 × 21 × 24.1cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James A. Nonemaker
Object number94.316
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMrs. James A. Nonemaker (Zoe Lehmann Nonemaker); given to MFAH, 1994.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Haute Hats," at MFAH June 30, 2002 - September 8, 2002

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