Mr. John Velvet Leopard Print Derby retailer Hat

Mr. John Derby Style Hat
Leopard print velvet
1960's
Has 1 inch brim in front.
Loop at top/crown and matching chin strap meant to hang slightly loose.

Turquoise and green satin lining.
The distinctive Mr. John Classic label as pictured with smaller label "Sauve'"

Mr. John was born John Pico Harberger on March 14, 1906 in Munich, Germany, traveling to the US in 1919. He apprenticed as a dressmaker with his Mother, Madame Laurel but shortly formed a partnership with Frederick Hirst which became John-Frederics in 1929. He started his own label, Mr. John, Inc., in 1948 which lasted until 1970. He designed hats for 800 films including Gone with the Wind and he designed for retailer film stars and the rich and famous. He continued to style a few hats privately into the 1980's and died in 1993.

Here is your Mr. John Hat!
My head measures 21" Size small. This hat fits just right!

It is clean and has been well cared for during the last 50+ years.