Mr. John, Inc.
Breton Hat

Breton Hat
Breton Hat
Design houseAmerican, active 1948–1970
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Breton Hat
Date1965–1975
MediumPrinted silk and silk ribbon.
Dimensions6 × 6 × 15 1/2in. (15.2 × 15.2 × 39.4cm)
Credit LineGift of Bob G. Bibb
Object number94.259
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
ProvenanceBob G. Bibb; given to MFAH, 1994.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Celebrating Seventh: New York Fashion Designers," at MFAH Mar. 24 - May 26, 1996

Exhibited in "Haute Hats," at MFAH June 30, 2002 - September 8, 2002
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Label: "Mr. John Jr."

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