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Image of Blue striped hat with John Eaton label, ca. 1950s-1960s

Blue striped hat with John Eaton label, ca. 1950s-1960s

This whimsical hat resembles a circus tent. It was made by Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991), a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became known all over the country. Eaton and partner James Neher opened their first store in 1950, and eventually opened “John Eaton Of Course!” at 509 Pine Street, across the street from…
ID Number:2017.25.1
Date:Circa 1950-1960
Image of White hat with tassel plume, made by John Eaton, ca. 1950s-1960s

White hat with tassel plume, made by John Eaton, ca. 1950s-1960s

Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991) was a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became known all over the country. Eaton and partner James Neher opened their first store in 1950, and eventually opened “John Eaton Of Course!” at 509 Pine Street, across the street from Frederick & Nelson. The store closed in 1963, after which…
ID Number:2017.25.2
Date:Circa 1950-1960
Image of Pink wide-brimmed straw hat, 1965

Pink wide-brimmed straw hat, 1965

This hat, made by Seattle milliner John Eaton, was worn by Ione Geschwinder when she married Wilbur T. Marugg in 1965. Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991) was a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became known all over the country. Eaton and partner James Neher opened their first store in 1950, and eventually opened “John…
ID Number:2017.41.1
Date:1965
Image of Mustard yellow hat, made by John Eaton, 1960s

Mustard yellow hat, made by John Eaton, 1960s

This whimsical hat contrasts a swirl of mustard-yellow strips with brown netting that would blend in with the wearer’s hair. Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991) was a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became known all over the country. Eaton and partner James Neher opened their first store in 1950, and eventually opened “John Eaton…
ID Number:2017.41.2
Date:Circa 1963-1968
Image of Green straw hat with flower, made by John Eaton, 1960s

Green straw hat with flower, made by John Eaton, 1960s

Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991) was a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became known all over the country. Eaton and partner James Neher opened their first store in 1950, and eventually opened “John Eaton Of Course!” at 509 Pine Street, across the street from Frederick & Nelson. The store closed in 1963, after which…
ID Number:2017.41.3
Date:Circa 1963-1968
Image of Black hat with soft brim, made by John Eaton, ca. 1960s

Black hat with soft brim, made by John Eaton, ca. 1960s

Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991) was a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became known all over the country. Eaton and partner James Neher opened their first store in 1950, and eventually opened “John Eaton Of Course!” at 509 Pine Street, across the street from Frederick & Nelson. The store closed in 1963, after which…
ID Number:2017.41.4
Date:Circa 1963-1968
Image of Black hat with sequins and feathers designed by Ethel Young, ca. 1950s-1960s

Black hat with sequins and feathers designed by Ethel Young, ca. 1950s-1960s

Ethel Young is sometimes referred to as the “dean of Seattle milliners.” She opened her business in 1934 and at one time employed 30 women.
ID Number:2017.69.1
Date:Circa 1950-1960
Image of Straw hat with large ostrich feather, designed by Ethel Young, ca. 1940s-1950s

Straw hat with large ostrich feather, designed by Ethel Young, ca. 1940s-1950s

Ethel Young is sometimes referred to as the "dean of Seattle milliners." She opened her business in 1934 and at one time employed thirty women.
ID Number:2017.69.2
Date:1940-1960
Image of Black straw pillbox hat designed by Ethel Young, ca. 1950s-1960s

Black straw pillbox hat designed by Ethel Young, ca. 1950s-1960s

Ethel Young is sometimes referred to as the "dean of Seattle milliners." She opened her business in 1934 and at one time employed thirty women.
ID Number:2017.69.3
Date:1950-1960
Image of Red velvet hat with feathers, sold at Best's Apparel, ca. 1950s-1960s

Red velvet hat with feathers, sold at Best's Apparel, ca. 1950s-1960s

This hat was made by New York milliner Helen Joyce and sold at Best’s Apparel. Best’s Apparel was a women’s clothing store founded in Seattle by Dorothy Cabot Best (1888-1958) and Ivan Lovich Best (1887-1979). The store opened in 1925 on Third Avenue between Pine and Pike, and moved to a larger location at 5th and Pine in 1935. Best's…
ID Number:2017.69.5
Date:Circa 1950-1960
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