Hatlet

Description

Hatlet of navy blue wool with embroidery and mirrors.

Physical Description

Measurements, excluding veiling: 16 cm. front to back; 15 cm. side to side; 6.5 cm. high at highest point.

Creation Information

Green-Field, Benjamin B., 1898-1988 1952.

Context

This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Texas Fashion Collection and was provided by the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design to the UNT Digital Library, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 92 times. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Designer

Donor

  • Murphy, John C. Gift of John C. Murphy through the Chicago Historical Society.

Manufacturer

  • Bes-Ben Est. 1919, Chicago, IL, USA

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Description

Hatlet of navy blue wool with embroidery and mirrors.

Physical Description

Measurements, excluding veiling: 16 cm. front to back; 15 cm. side to side; 6.5 cm. high at highest point.

Notes

Base of hatlet formed of an irregularly-shaped skullcap of dark navy blue wool decorated with embroidered lines, bands, etc. in red, yellow, and white. Over the surface of the fabric are small 1.5 cm. diameter mirrors in pink and red stitched borders. All edges are trimmed in gray/purple beads. Surmounting the hatlet are three bows of the same materials, and the whole is overlaid with fine dark blue veiling. Hatlet is lined in dark blue mesh and edged underneath with dark blue grosgrain ribbon. Attached to either side is a small plastic comb to secure the hatlet to wearer's head.
Designer's label: "Bes-Ben / Made in Chicago".

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Collections

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Texas Fashion Collection

The UNT Texas Fashion Collection is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion, and serves as an educational and inspirational resource for students, researchers, and the general public. This vital resource is part of the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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Creation Date

  • 1952

Coverage Date

Added to The UNT Digital Library

  • June 16, 2011, 11:29 a.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Sept. 9, 2023, 3:23 a.m.

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Total Uses: 92

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Green-Field, Benjamin B., 1898-1988. Hatlet, physical object, 1952; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38071/: accessed March 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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