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hat (dogs)

1950s

Bes-Ben (American, 1898–1988)

2008.7

Not currently on view

jerseyfeatherglassmetalstrawpaintpapernet {textile}plasticassembling

Artwork Details

ArtistCreation Date
1950s
Creation Location
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Materials
arrowroot or wheat starch carrots, cellulose acetate comb, synthetic fabric, netting, fur, rhinestones, plastic, cellophane, metal wire, feathers, metal chain
Object Types
costumes, costume accessories (worn), headgear, hats
Dimensions

10 x 9-1/2 in.

Mark Description

Label: black background with red lettering: Bes-Ben Numbered 112

Accession Number
2008.7
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, #3034); purchased by the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2008



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