Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books 2013 Upstate Artists

2013 Upstate Artists

was one of the most successful lines of toys in the USA

maroon leather with gold stitching and laces

The piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in good condition with the appropriate patina for its age

In addition to work used in planetarium shows

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books 2013 Upstate ArtistsABOUT An original wooden millinery hat form. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1860 1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 6 in. W 8 in. D 6. 5 in. HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process. They are usually carved from wood, but you can also find aluminum and poly blocks.