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Mohair vest made by John Eaton, 1970s
Order an ImageSeattle milliner and clothing designer John Eaton (1914-1991) made this vest out of a mohair scarf or stole. Eaton was known mostly for creating women’s hats and clothing, but this was a personal gift for his son Geoffrey Eaton Stamm. John Eaton was gay and lived in Seattle with his partner Jim Neher. The couple met in 1950 and were together until John’s death in 1991. John had previously been married and had one son. Geoffrey grew up on the East Coast with his mother but reconnected with John when he graduated from high school in 1961. Geoffrey began making trips to Seattle, and John and Jim would also visit Geoffrey and his family in Washington D.C.
ID Number: 2017.10.2
Date: Circa 1960-1970
Creator(s):
Eaton, John, Designer
Physical Description: 1 Vest; wool; 29.75 in.H x 17.25 in.W
Credit: MOHAI, 2017.10.2