Collection of Four Bes-Ben Floral Hats

This lot includes four hats.

THE FIRST
Navy straw hat embellished with white and green floral pieces, navy veil, and trimmed in white plastic beading.
Label: Bes-Ben

Approximate Measurements:
Circumference: 21"

THE SECOND
Plastic orange blossoms with foliage hat trimmed in green velveteen. Two hair combs included.
Label: Bes-Ben

Approximate Measurements:
Circumference: 21"

THE THIRD
Black velvet hat embellished with plastic artichokes and veil. Two hair combs included.
Label: Bes-Ben

Approximate Measurements:
Circumference: 21"

THE FOURTH
Light blue wired PVC tubing and orange plastic beaded hat with brown net veil. Two hair combs are included.
Label: Bes-Ben

Approximate Measurements:
Circumference: 17.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though the veil has some broken threads and is missing, most noticeably on the front and sides where attached at flowers.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though there are some loose beads hanging within the blossoms on both sides and the veil is almost fully detached and missing.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good structurally though the artichokes have dulled in color and the veil is broken in several spots, mostly at center front.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good structurally though the tubing shows some discoloration and residue throughout the exterior of the hat. The veil is mostly intact but has some broken threads and holes, mostly noticeable along the front and forward sides.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Collection of Four Bes-Ben Floral Hats

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