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Designer
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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Description
Turban of printed fabric.
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The turban is made from fabric printed with lemon yellow, pink, black, and white geometric forms and arcs. The turban is lined in yellow mesh, and has an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Attached to the inner band are two small plastic combs to secure the hat to wearer's head. Accompanied by a single short hatpin with wrapped head. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Bes-Ben / Made in Chicago".
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Texas Fashion Collection
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