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Designer: Bes-Ben
BES BEN Chicago Whimsical Corn Stalk Hat c 1950s
BES BEN Chicago Whimsical Corn Stalk Hat c 1950s

BES BEN Chicago Whimsical Corn Stalk Hat c 1950s

By Bes-Ben

Located in University City, MO

BES BEN Chicago Whimsical corn stalk hat c 1950s The unique midcentury hat is designed with a collection of cloth corn husks with sprouting green cloth blades of grass Makes a charming kitschy 20th century hat collectible Bes Ben hats...

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1950s American Bes-Ben Hats

Bes Ben Clockworks Hat
Bes Ben Clockworks Hat

Bes Ben Clockworks Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in New York, NY

Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben "Clockworks" Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Patent leather cut work leaves are decorated with jet beads and tons of pocket watch and cuckoo clock mini brooches...

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1940s American Bes-Ben Hats

Bes Ben Velvet Mask Hat with Cut Steel Butterflies
Bes Ben Velvet Mask Hat with Cut Steel Butterflies

Bes Ben Velvet Mask Hat with Cut Steel Butterflies

By Bes-Ben

Located in New York, NY

Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben Surreal Mask Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Black velvet mask shaped hat with Victorian style blacked cut steel butterfly...

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1950s American Bes-Ben Hats

1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat
1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat

1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous and rare 1950s Bes-Ben cream exotic feather and faux pearl medallion hat. Couture-style soft construction with organza lining. With their signature whimsical style, Bes-Be...

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1950s American Bes-Ben Hats

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Located in San Francisco, CA

Dolce & Gabbana beanie is crafted from premium navy wool in a cozy knit. Featuring a sleek design with only subtle logo tags. Made in Italy. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Signs of wear. ...

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Victorian Black Velvet and Silk Rose Mourning Bonnet w Velvet Ties - O/S, 1880s
Victorian Black Velvet and Silk Rose Mourning Bonnet w Velvet Ties - O/S, 1880s

Victorian Black Velvet and Silk Rose Mourning Bonnet w Velvet Ties - O/S, 1880s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Worn during the Victorian lady’s two-year mourning period, this petite hat telegraphed propriety and solemnity without sacrificing style. Featuring a stiff skullcap adorned with silk velvet bows and gathers, it is accentuated by silk ribbon roses. Best of all, despite its small size it can be perched on the head without the use of hat pins thanks to its velvet bonnet ties. Stiff Victorian half hat...

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1880s Unknown Bes-Ben Hats

Black Sequin Cocktail Fascinator Hat with Tulle Cage Veil - S, 1950s
Black Sequin Cocktail Fascinator Hat with Tulle Cage Veil - S, 1950s

Black Sequin Cocktail Fascinator Hat with Tulle Cage Veil - S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A knockout accessory for New Years Eve or a black tie event, this cocktail hat is as petite as a fascinator but packs the punch of a wide brim. Both glitzy and understated, it balances a glittering sequin skull cap with an alluring cage veil for an unforgettably sophisticated look. Rigid oval calot cap with pavé black sequins; attached tulle birdcage veil...

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1950s Unknown Bes-Ben Hats

Louis Vuitton Neutral LV Fleur Logo Bicycle Helmet PM 62lk322s
Louis Vuitton Neutral LV Fleur Logo Bicycle Helmet PM 62lk322s

Louis Vuitton Neutral LV Fleur Logo Bicycle Helmet PM 62lk322s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Neutral LV Fleur Logo Bicycle Helmet PM 62lk322s Date Code/Serial Number: GI0648 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 8.5" Height: 7" OVERALL NEW COND...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bes-Ben Hats

1940s Straw Hat w/Red Flowers
1940s Straw Hat w/Red Flowers

1940s Straw Hat w/Red Flowers

Located in Alford, MA

Wide-brimmed natural straw hat w/wide navy velvet band and red fabric roses. Small high crown perches on top of head, does not pull down, lined in taffeta. Wide brim, 5 1/2 inches at...

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1940s American Bes-Ben Hats

Black Marabou Hat
Black Marabou Hat

Black Marabou Hat

$378

Dm 57 in

Black Marabou Hat

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very nice and light weight marabou hat In excellent vintage condition The hat band stretch a little bit Circumference size 57/58 CM Please note that vintag...

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20th Century Unknown Bes-Ben Hats

Vintage 1950's floral percher hat original 1950s fuchsia floral percher hat
Vintage 1950's floral percher hat original 1950s fuchsia floral percher hat

Vintage 1950's floral percher hat original 1950s fuchsia floral percher hat

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most sumptuous shades of pink and fuchsia , with subtle green accents,, this original 1950's hat, decorated with millinery flowers, surrounded by leaves and scattered...

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1950s Bes-Ben Hats

Flying Kliban Cat Hat
Flying Kliban Cat Hat

Flying Kliban Cat Hat

Located in New York, NY

Charming Straw hat with applied flying Kliban cat in mid flight chasing red string woven around brim. Motif is the famous flying cat by cartoonist Bernard Kliban. Perfect for channeling your future crazy cat...

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1980s American Bes-Ben Hats

1940s Chocolate Brown Chenille Velvet Ruched Crown Peaked Turban
1940s Chocolate Brown Chenille Velvet Ruched Crown Peaked Turban

1940s Chocolate Brown Chenille Velvet Ruched Crown Peaked Turban

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Chocolate brown velvet/chenille high-crown turban: center front of turban is peaked to show hairline and is heavily ruched and wired to retain its perfect regal shape. Unknown ...

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1940s American Bes-Ben Hats

Roberta Bernays Original 1930's Straw Hat
Roberta Bernays Original 1930's Straw Hat

Roberta Bernays Original 1930's Straw Hat

Located in Sharon, CT

16" diameter straw hat. Band has a beige Grosgrain Ribbon. Small hair comb and chin strap.

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1930s American Bes-Ben Hats

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Bes Ben Chicago Rare Surrealistic Clock Dial Avant Garde Designer Hat c 1950s
Bes Ben Chicago Rare Surrealistic Clock Dial Avant Garde Designer Hat c 1950s

Bes Ben Chicago Rare Surrealistic Clock Dial Avant Garde Designer Hat c 1950s

By Bes-Ben

Located in University City, MO

Bes Ben Chicago Rare surrealistic clock dial themed designer hat c 1950s The whimsical avant-garde designer hat is embellished with a series of pearlized resin enamel clock dials with subtle diamante' crystal accents The collection of resin faux clock dials are adhered onto green lacquered elongated faux leaves This style of clock themed hat was featured in the Bes Ben Mad Hatter book Bes Ben's extraordinary millinery creations are very rare & highly collectible Makes a wonderful addition to vintage hat...

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1950s American Bes-Ben Hats

BES-BEN c.1940s Copper Brown Braided Straw & Black Silk Velvet Evening Capulet
BES-BEN c.1940s Copper Brown Braided Straw & Black Silk Velvet Evening Capulet

BES-BEN c.1940s Copper Brown Braided Straw & Black Silk Velvet Evening Capulet

By Bes-Ben

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: BES-BEN c.1940s Copper Brown Braided Straw & Black Silk Velvet Evening Capulet Circa: c.1940’s Label(s): Bes-Ben Made in Chicago Designer: Benjamin B. Green-Field Style: Capulet hat Color(s): Copper brown and black Lined: No Marked Fabric Content: Unmarked Fabric Content (feel of): Straw and silk Additional Details / Inclusions: Copper brown braided straw and black silk velvet crown...

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1940s American Bes-Ben Hats

1966 Bes-Ben Black Felt Hat W/ Floral Embroidered Butterflies Bead Trim & Net
1966 Bes-Ben Black Felt Hat W/ Floral Embroidered Butterflies Bead Trim & Net

1966 Bes-Ben Black Felt Hat W/ Floral Embroidered Butterflies Bead Trim & Net

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1966 Bes-Ben black felt cap with black bead trim at edge, colorful floral embroidered butterflies perched on top and an open net veil. A little drama perhaps?

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1960s American Bes-Ben Hats

1958 Bes-Ben Over-The-Top Pink Singed Ostrich Feather Headdress W/ Crystals
1958 Bes-Ben Over-The-Top Pink Singed Ostrich Feather Headdress W/ Crystals

1958 Bes-Ben Over-The-Top Pink Singed Ostrich Feather Headdress W/ Crystals

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

A spectacular 1958 Bes-Ben masterpiece! Over-the-top, even for the whimsical brother and sister duo, this pink singed ostrich feather headdress is a towering statement! Trimmed in pi...

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1950s American Bes-Ben Hats

1940's Bes-Ben Slate Blue Felt Hat w Crown of Multi-Color Feathers
1940's Bes-Ben Slate Blue Felt Hat w Crown of Multi-Color Feathers

1940's Bes-Ben Slate Blue Felt Hat w Crown of Multi-Color Feathers

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

Bes Ben was a Depression and World War II era brother/sister duo in Chicago, most storied during the 40's. Known from trimming their hats with a bizarre assort...

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1940s American Bes-Ben Hats

Bes-Ben Incredible 1940s Tilt Hat w/ Egret Feathers and Veil
Bes-Ben Incredible 1940s Tilt Hat w/ Egret Feathers and Veil

Bes-Ben Incredible 1940s Tilt Hat w/ Egret Feathers and Veil

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

An incredibly collectible 1940s Bes-Ben black straw tilt hat with extravagant black egret feather plumes and perfect veil. This is a once-in-a-lifetime piece!

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1940s American Bes-Ben Hats

Incredible Bes-Ben 40s Hat w/ Bird of Paradise Feathers
Incredible Bes-Ben 40s Hat w/ Bird of Paradise Feathers

Incredible Bes-Ben 40s Hat w/ Bird of Paradise Feathers

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

This is an incredible black wool felt Bes-Ben hat from the 40s with extraordinary natural bird of paradise feather trim...it is arranged like...

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1940s American Bes-Ben Hats

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Bes-Ben hats available on 1stDibs. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of John Frederics, Lilly Daché, and Hattie Carnegie appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Bes-Ben hats from top boutiques around the world. Bes-Ben hats prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $3,500, while the average work can sell for $2,150.

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