Mr. John, Inc.
Whimsey

Design houseAmerican, active 1948–1970
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Whimsey
Date1950–1959
PlaceUnited States
MediumCotton velvet and net
Credit LineGift of Sue Rowan Pittman
Object number95.575
Not on view

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ProvenanceSue Rowan Pittman, Houston; given to MFAH, 1995.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Haute Hats," at MFAH June 30, 2002 - September 8, 2002

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Hat
Mr. John, Inc.
1960–1969
Velvet and silk grosgrain
98.635
Breton Hat
Mr. John, Inc.
1965–1975
Printed silk and silk ribbon.
94.259
Bobby-style Helmet
Mr. John, Inc.
1962–1965
Wool felt and vinyl
94.316
Mr. John, Inc.
c. 1960
Satin and black bird mounts
96.1788
Hat
Sally Victor
c.1953
Silk flowers, buckram, velvet, synthetic net, plastic, cotton flowers, and haircombs
95.160
Hat
Yves Saint Laurent
1955
Synthetic mesh, synthetic net, velvet, and ribbon
86.911
Evening Dress and Belt
1939
Net and velvet
86.674.A,.B
Tea Dress
Harrods
1916
Silk satin, silk net, silk lace, silk velvet ribbon, silk chiffon, and glass beads
86.615
Gown and Jacket
The Fashion, (Ben Wolfman Inc.)
1940–1949
Silk and velvet
2002.320.A,.B
Ensemble
Richard Tyler
1993
Velvet and cotton
97.431.A-.E
Hat
Saks Fifth Avenue
1952–1953
Cotton velvet and grosgrain ribbon
95.165
Evening Dress
Geoffrey Beene
1970
Printed cotton, velvet, and velvet ribbons
96.967.A,.B