1960's Mr. John White & Green Pique Beret Hat
By John Harberger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This whimsical beret designed by John Harberger for his millinery line, Mr. John Classic, has a crisp summery aesthetic. The white cotton pique body is decorated with a bright green rim, a textured green pattern at the crown and a 2.25" green grosgrain 'stem' at the center. The inside rim is lined with a red grosgrain ribbon stitched in black and when combined with the bright green accents is reminiscent of watermelons. The hat is in excellent condition and looks rarely, if ever, worn. A note on fashion history...Mr. Hargerger was part of the costume design team that created Scarlett O...
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1960s American Berets