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hat (leaves and clocks)

1950s

Bes-Ben (American, 1898–1988)

2008.12

Not currently on view

plasticnet {textile}woodassembling

Artwork Details

ArtistCreation Date
1950s
Creation Location
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Materials
polyethylene wax leaves, cellulose acetate comb, netting, polyester thread, plastic, wood, velvet, metal wire, wool felt, buckram
Object Types
costumes, costume accessories (worn), headgear, hats
Dimensions

6-3/4 x 10-1/4 x 8 in.

Mark Description

Label: white background with red lettering: Bes-Ben Made in Chicago

Accession Number
2008.12
Credit Line

Gift of the Alliance of the Indianapolis Museum of Art

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

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

Lillian Bourne Bieneman, Chicago, Illinois; (Susanin's Auctions, Chicago, Illinois, November 17, 2007, 3035); purchased by the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2008



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