Rare and highly collectible Vintage BES BEN, Mad Hatter of Chicago, Green leafs & Gold Artichokes Trimmed Handmade Waxed Plastic Hat. Bes-Ben made these between 1958 and 1959. It is a clip hat. Condition: very good to excellent, Veil net in fragmented; waxed plastic artichokes and leafs are delicate but complete; no hole or breakage. Clip inside of hat which can expand some to fit all sizes. Mark: Bes Ben, Made in Chicago.

Tags: 1950s, artichokes, gold, green, leaf, original, rare, trimmed, vintage