Vintage 50s Bes-Ben Hat Black Straw Large Rear Bow Panel

A rare example of the designer's atelier, this beauty is a fitted, brimless cap that takes the shape of your head, with all the drama at the rear, from which a large, pleated bow panel creates a wide brim of sorts. The cap and bow are a shiny, man-made straw while the bow is likely man-made horsehair. It comes with two, sparkly hair pins to keep it all in place. Interior has a satin liner and a petersham, as well as the Bes-Ben tag.

Label: Bes-Ben. Made in Chicago
Size: conforms to head/one size fits most
Condition: very good with a small amount of surface wear at the top left of the cap section, as pictured, but visible generally if pointed out.