Hatlet

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Description

Hatlet in calot style of navy straw.

Physical Description

1 hat. Measurements, without netting: 17 cm. front to back; 21 cm. side to side; 7 cm. from base of rim to highest point.

Creation Information

Green-Field, Benjamin B., 1898-1988 1955.

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. It has been viewed 65 times. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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  • 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)

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Manufacturer

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

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Description

Hatlet in calot style of navy straw.

Physical Description

1 hat. Measurements, without netting: 17 cm. front to back; 21 cm. side to side; 7 cm. from base of rim to highest point.

Notes

The hat is formed of a circle of navy blue straw over stiffened netting with four protruding points at the front of the hat and two rounded protruding lobes at back. It is edged with three rows of navy blue plastic tubing. At the front of the hat are four pairs of large plastic pearlized buttons with clear crystal beads between affixed to the pointed sections with ties of navy blue plastic tubing. Over the hat is a navy blue veil to which is attached scattered groups of pieces of navy blue plastic tubing. Inner hatband of dark blue/black grosgrain ribbon, to which are attached two small plastic combs combs to secure hat to wearer's head.
Sewn into lining is maker's label: "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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  • 1955

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  • June 16, 2011, 11:29 a.m.

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  • Sept. 9, 2023, 1:10 a.m.

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Green-Field, Benjamin B., 1898-1988. Hatlet, physical object, 1955; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38078/: accessed June 5, 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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