Bes-Ben: The Mad Hatter of Chicago

Known for his elaborate, humorous, and flamboyant creations, Benjamin B. Green-Field designed hats with anything one could possibly imagine. Adorning his unusual hats were razors, cows, trees, and anything else that struck his fancy. Green-Field, known as the Mad Hatter of Chicago, and his sister Bessie, created these outrageous, and extremely popular hats.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.