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John P. John

Illustration — 1954 advertisement, (with Max Factor) John P. John (March 14, 1902 – June 25, 1993) was an American milliner. According to the New York Times, "in the 1940s and 1950s, the name Mr. John was as famous in the world of hats as Christian Dior was in the realm of haute couture".

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John P. John

Creme Puff by Max Factor, 1954. Hat by Mr. John. Diamond by Staal

Max Factor · Photoplay, 1954 · Public domain

Full name
John Pico Harberger.
Born
1902.
Died
1993.
Occupation
hatter and fashion designer.
Education
University of Paris.

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Illustration — 1954 advertisement, (with Max Factor) John P. John (March 14, 1902 – June 25, 1993) was an American milliner. According to the New York Times, "in the 1940s and 1950s, the name Mr. John was as famous in the world of hats as Christian Dior was in the realm of haute couture".

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