Novelty Hatlet

Description

Hatlet of black plastic tubing.

Physical Description

1 hat. Measurements, not including veiling: 18 cm. front to back; 20 cm. side to side; 6 cm. high at highest point.

Creation Information

Green-Field, Benjamin B., 1898-1988 1968.

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 Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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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.)

Manufacturer

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

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Description

Hatlet of black plastic tubing.

Physical Description

1 hat. Measurements, not including veiling: 18 cm. front to back; 20 cm. side to side; 6 cm. high at highest point.

Notes

The low crown is made of a tight spiral of twisted black plastic tubing with four open areas near the edge. The front edge of the crown extends to form 4 points, each of which is surmounted by a "bow" of similar shiny black tubing tying together pairs of shiny black plastic ovals. The back edge of the crown extends to form two semi-circular lobes. Overlaying the crown, but beneath the "bows" is black netting veil, with small pieces of black tubing worked into some of the intersections at front of hat. The inside of the crown is lined with black mesh. Two plastic combs, one to each side, are inside crown of hat to secure it to wearer's head.
Designer's label inside crown: "Bes-Ben / Made in Chicago"

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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

  • 1968

Coverage Date

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • May 31, 2020, 8:30 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Sept. 8, 2023, 2:26 a.m.

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Green-Field, Benjamin B., 1898-1988. Novelty Hatlet, physical object, 1968; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1639335/: accessed June 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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