Mr. John, Inc.
Hat

Design houseAmerican, active 1948–1970
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Hat
Date1960–1969
PlaceUnited States
MediumVelvet and silk grosgrain
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 × 8 3/4 × 9in. (14 × 22.2 × 22.9cm)
Credit LineGift of Mickey Watkins
Object number98.635
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMickey Watkins; given to MFAH, 1998.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Haute Hats," at MFAH June 30, 2002 - September 8, 2002
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
There is a label on the interior: "Mr John Jr.".

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