Back to Results
Photograph
John Eaton adjusting hats on display, Seattle, circa 1960
Order an ImageCornish 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 business 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 1988.
In this image John Eaton adjusts hats on a display rack at his store.
Caption information source: The Seattle Times, April 3, 1991, page F3
In this image John Eaton adjusts hats on a display rack at his store.
Caption information source: The Seattle Times, April 3, 1991, page F3
ID Number: 1986.5.3934.1
Date: Circa 1960
Physical Description: 1 acetate negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 1986.5.3934.1
Copyright: All Rights Reserved