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Designer
Green-Field, Benjamin B., 1898-1988
Green-Field, Benjamin B. (b. Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1898 - d. Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1988) (est. Bes-Ben in 1919 with his sister Bessie)
Donor
Murphy, John C.
Gift of Mr. John C. Murphy, through the Chicago Historical Society.
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Description
Hatlet of black velvet.
Physical Description
1 hat. Measurements, not including veiling: 18.5 cm. side to side; 18 cm. front to back; 6 cm. high at highest point.
Notes
Black velvet hatlet has a shallow domed crown edged with large upstanding "M" shapes and descending "V" shapes of black velvet edged with black beads. The overall effect is of a child's image of a coronet. The whole is overlaid with black net veil, with triplets of black beads worked into some intersections of the net. Crown is lined in black mesh netting and edged with black grosgrain ribbon. Two plastic combs inside crown help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's Label: "Bes-Ben / Made in Chicago".
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