1930/40s Bes Ben Feather & Felt Hat designer-leonard-paris The base is a deep

The base is a deep olive green and then onto this is screened beautiful little teal flowers in a stylized painting type of look

35-38" long

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam (before buckling to cinch)

It is not for the faint of heart as it will hug your every curve

If that was not enough the collar and cuffs are accented with snow white ermine

1930/40s Bes Ben Feather & Felt Hat designer-leonard-paris The base is a deepThis late 1930s, early 1940s topper is pure high drama! Bes Ben was a famous Chicago milliner who specialized in hats that were elaborate and unusual. This is an early piece that is quite beautiful. A rounded cap has a neat, small half brim that follows the curve of the hat. To this brilliant plumage is added and secured by a paste rhinestone. large stone. The fathers are very dramatic and add height and width! It is amazing and highly collectible.