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Tan felt hat with John Eaton label, ca. 1950s-1960s
Order an ImageThis twist on a classic pillbox hat is made with tan colored felt.
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 Eaton continued to design in his home studio and teach millinery classes at Seattle Central Community College.
Eaton and Neher were both business and romantic partners. They spoke about their over 30-year relationship to the Seattle Times in a 1984 feature about “Gay Seattle.”
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 Eaton continued to design in his home studio and teach millinery classes at Seattle Central Community College.
Eaton and Neher were both business and romantic partners. They spoke about their over 30-year relationship to the Seattle Times in a 1984 feature about “Gay Seattle.”
ID Number: 2016.4.9
Date: Circa 1950-1960
Creator(s):
Eaton, John, Designer
Physical Description: 1 Hat, Pillbox; fabric; 3.5 in.H x 8.5 in.W x 8 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 2016.9
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