Vintage Black Velvet Hat 1960s with Green & Orange Feathers 。This is a Mr. John Debutante showstopper hat from the 1960s\' which resembles the hats of the 1920\'s. The round body consists of draped black and gold brocade with a flat top and a small bow at one side. The bow holds a black feather arrangement. One of the feathers is curved and very tall, and some are shorter. What a fashion statement! Label; MR. JOHN DEBUTANTE - New York - Paris At its peak, Mr. John\'s business was a multi-million-dollar operation employing hundreds of people. His elegant and glamorous hats were a favorite of Hollywood royalty and prominent socialites, including Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The DEBUTANTE line was most prevalent during the 1960s, a period when hats were becoming less of a daily fashion staple. Please keep in mind that you are buying a vintage hat, not new nor perfect! This is an authentic piece of fashion history! This hat is in wonderful vintage condition & has been lovingly preserved among over 1300 vintage hats we have collected for 40+ years. Feathers, straw, furs, flowers & veils are fragile, given their age. Mannequin not for sale.