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hat (rose buds)

1950s

Bes-Ben (American, 1898–1988)

S0896.75.248

Not currently on view

net {textile}silk {fabric or thread}assembling

Artwork Details

DesignerCreation Date
1950s
Creation Location
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Materials
Cuprammonium silk fabric, netting, velveteen, synthetic fabric, paper, paint, metal wire, tubing, cotton, buckram, hat pin
Object Types
costumes, costume accessories (worn), headgear, hats
Dimensions

No measurement details.

Mark Description

Bes-Ben/ made in Chicago/ model # 880

Accession Number
S0896.75.248
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William H. Ball

Copyright
© Bes-Ben / Bessie & Benjamin Green-Field
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

Mrs. William H. Ball; donated to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1975



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