Vintage 1950s Bes-Ben Hat / Designer 50s Navy Blue Wool Cocktail Hat with Orange Bead Trim / Modernist Avant Garde Navy blue wool round hat by the Mad Milliner of midcentury hats, Bes-Ben! Upturned brim is delineated in alternating red and navy blue ball beads and there is a sculpted, beaded spiral flourish off the right front side to offset the simple shape. Crown has three slit openings, all lined with beaded trim and the rear has a matching blue felt bow, with even more beading! Interior has a black petersham as well as the iconic “Bes-Ben Made in Chicago ” label along with a hand lettered number tag. Interior circumference: 20.25 Condition: Very good with no visible imperfections. All items come from a smoke-free and pet-free home. The item “1950s Bes-Ben Cocktail Hat Navy Blue Wool Red Beads Sculpted Avant Garde 1940s” is in sale since Monday, June 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Vintage\Vintage Accessories\Women’s Hats”. The seller is “rarejulevintage” and is located in Evanston, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Decade: 1950s
• Material: wool
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Color: Blue
• Brand: bes-ben
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Tags: 1940s, 1950s, avant, beads, bes-ben, blue, cocktail, garde, navy, sculpted, wool