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French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form This is a form for a 1920s Double Brim Cloche style hat
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Hat Block

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Fruitwood

Antique French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form
French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form

$934
H 25 in Dm 6 in
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th century French hat block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Block

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Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

$618
H 8 in W 7 in D 6 in
Belgian Pine Childs Hat Block, Milliners Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Belgian pine childs hat block, Milliners form This is the form of a Bowler Hat with a narrow
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Hat Block

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Pine

Antique Belgian Pine Childs Hat Block, Milliners Form
Belgian Pine Childs Hat Block, Milliners Form

Belgian Pine Childs Hat Block, Milliners Form

$618
H 8 in Dm 8 in
French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... o...
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Antique French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

$450
H 9.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... o...
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Antique French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

$450
H 8 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Elm Barrister’s Wig Stand or Milliners Hat Block Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Elm Barrister’s wig stand or milliners hat block shop display This is a
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1880s Industrial Antique Hat Block

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Elm

Antique 19th Century Elm Barrister’s Wig Stand or Milliners Hat Block Shop Display
19th Century Elm Barrister’s Wig Stand or Milliners Hat Block Shop Display

19th Century Elm Barrister’s Wig Stand or Milliners Hat Block Shop Display

$652
H 9 in W 6 in D 8 in
Antique Wooden Hat Block By W. Plant & Son, Manchester, England
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made in two parts with a broad thick brim. Several marks including W. Plant & Son, Rochdale Road (location of plant from 1850 to 1947) Manchester, 6 Happ St. and numbers 27 and 25 (p...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Antique Wooden Hat Block By W. Plant & Son, Manchester, England
Antique Wooden Hat Block By W. Plant & Son, Manchester, England

Antique Wooden Hat Block By W. Plant & Son, Manchester, England

$350
H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1900-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Antique Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1900-1920
Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1900-1920

Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1900-1920

$585
H 10 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Maison Michel Apricot Felt High Top Hat w Large Feather Spray & Striped Band
By Maison Michel
Located in Gresham, OR
Maison Michel Autumn/Winter Medium Brim Apricot Felt Beautifully Blocked High Top Hat with
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Hat Block

Antique Maison Michel Apricot Felt High Top Hat w Large Feather Spray & Striped Band
Maison Michel Apricot Felt High Top Hat w Large Feather Spray & Striped Band

Maison Michel Apricot Felt High Top Hat w Large Feather Spray & Striped Band

$450
Size: 6 5/8 Medium
Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful handcrafted milliners hat block made in the USA, early 20th century. Has been well used
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Early 20th Century Central American Primitive Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Antique Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA
Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA

Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA

$725
H 7 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Wool Bowler Hat c.1920-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original wool bowler hat. Hat block not included. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Hat Block

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Wool

Antique Wool Bowler Hat c.1920-1940
Antique Wool Bowler Hat c.1920-1940

Antique Wool Bowler Hat c.1920-1940

$155
H 5 in W 10 in D 12 in
Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form This is the Hat Block of a French Lace Cap much worn in
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19th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Block

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Oak

Antique Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form
Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form

Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form

$893
H 8 in W 19 in D 7 in
19th C. Masonic Knights Templar Hat, c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
trimmed with rope and brass buttons. Hat block not included. Creator The McLilley & Co., Columbus, Ohio
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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Hat Block

Materials

Leather, Fabric

19th C. Masonic Knights Templar Hat, c.1800s
19th C. Masonic Knights Templar Hat, c.1800s

19th C. Masonic Knights Templar Hat, c.1800s

$125 Sale Price
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H 3.5 in W 7 in D 9.75 in
French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form This is the Hat Block of a French Artiste Flat
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19th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Block

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Oak

French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form
French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form

French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form

$1,133
H 13 in W 10 in D 9 in
Polo Or Pith Helmet By Gieves Of London
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
written in ink 'C Haydn - Tovey' and 'W.T.Look'. Resin display hat block not included but available to
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Early 20th Century British Antique Hat Block

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Canvas, Cork

Polo Or Pith Helmet By Gieves Of London
Polo Or Pith Helmet By Gieves Of London

Polo Or Pith Helmet By Gieves Of London

$439
H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 14.97 in

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Asian Hat Block Pendants
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Something a bit different. These are circa 1900 wooden moulds for forming Asian Hats - you can
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Antique Asian Hat Block Pendants
Asian Hat Block Pendants

Asian Hat Block Pendants

H 6.3 in Dm 16.93 in
Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
A group of six French hand-carved wood hat molds in wonderful abstract shapes. These custom-made
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1920s French Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Antique Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920
Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920

Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920

H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form
Located in New York, NY
together like a puzzle. This hat block would have been used by a milliner to mold hats in the 1920s. There
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Early 20th Century Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form
Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form

Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form

H 8 in W 6.75 in D 7.25 in
19th Century Solid Treen Hat or Wig Blocks
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A group of six solid Treen Milliners hat or wig blocks, 19th century. Please enquire about
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19th Century Antique Hat Block

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Wood

19th Century Solid Treen Hat or Wig Blocks
19th Century Solid Treen Hat or Wig Blocks

19th Century Solid Treen Hat or Wig Blocks

H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in
French Art Nouveau Travel Poster for l’Hiver a Nice Cote d’Azur by Lefevre, 1891
By Lucien Lefevre
Located in New York, NY
brooch) and gold hat. On the bottom, block lettering advertises a beautiful rendering of the local
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Hat Block

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Paper

French Art Nouveau Travel Poster for l’Hiver a Nice Cote d’Azur by Lefevre, 1891

French Art Nouveau Travel Poster for l’Hiver a Nice Cote d’Azur by Lefevre, 1891

H 65 in W 45.5 in D 0.1 in
Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very sculptural French wood hat block forms for making mens hats. Sold individually; please
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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Block

Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930
Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930

Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930

H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in
French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French vintage 19th century hat block stand, shop display Vintage Hat form milliners wooden
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1880s Industrial Antique Hat Block

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display
French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display

H 11 in W 9 in D 7 in
French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French vintage 19th century hat block stand, shop display Vintage hat form milliners wooden hat
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display
French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display

H 11 in W 8 in D 6 in
19th Century French Hat Makers Stretcher Hat Block
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Hat Makers Stretcher Hat Block Truly early industrial antique, this piece
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

19th Century French Hat Makers Stretcher Hat Block
19th Century French Hat Makers Stretcher Hat Block

19th Century French Hat Makers Stretcher Hat Block

H 11 in W 20 in D 8 in
French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form This is the form of a Gentleman’s Fedora, it is
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Late 19th Century French Bohemian Antique Hat Block

French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form
French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form

French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form

H 7 in W 10 in D 9 in
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display

H 5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Block

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display

H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th century French hat block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Hat Block

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

H 5 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Vintage French Wooden Puzzle Hat Blocks
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage French wooden hat blocks Puzzle hat blocks that come apart to release the block once hat
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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Pair of Vintage French Wooden Puzzle Hat Blocks
Pair of Vintage French Wooden Puzzle Hat Blocks

Pair of Vintage French Wooden Puzzle Hat Blocks

H 6.89 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy
Located in London, GB
One of a collection of sculptural looking milliner wooden hat blocks from the well-known hat makers
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1920s Italian Folk Art Antique Hat Block

Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy
Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy

Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy

H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French fruit Wood Hat block Milliners Form This is a form of a 1920s Pancake style hat, with a
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Block

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Fruitwood

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form
French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form

H 24 in W 6 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century Milliner hat block from Florence, Italy
Located in London, GB
One of a collection of Milliner hat blocks/molds from the well known hat makers of Florence, Italy
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1920s Italian Folk Art Antique Hat Block

Early 20th Century Milliner hat block from Florence, Italy
Early 20th Century Milliner hat block from Florence, Italy

Early 20th Century Milliner hat block from Florence, Italy

H 13.78 in W 10.63 in L 13.78 in
Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy
Located in London, GB
One of a collection of hat blocks from the well-known Milliners of Florence. This example is
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1920s Italian Folk Art Antique Hat Block

Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy
Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy

Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy

H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy
Located in London, GB
A collection of 3 Milliner hat blocks/molds from the well known hat makers of Florence, Italy
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19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Hat Block

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Steel

Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy
Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy

Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy

H 14.57 in W 7.41 in D 6.54 in
Collection of Vintage 19th Century Shabby French Hat Blocks, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
authentic, six hat blocks and four other items HB10.  
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Collection of Vintage 19th Century Shabby French Hat Blocks, Shop Display
Collection of Vintage 19th Century Shabby French Hat Blocks, Shop Display

Collection of Vintage 19th Century Shabby French Hat Blocks, Shop Display

H 7 in Dm 8 in
Victorian Solid Beech Hat Block Industrial Millinery Display Stand 21 1/2
Located in London, England
condition. The numerous pin marks from years of making hats add to its character and provenance. The block
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Hat Block

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Beech

Victorian Solid Beech Hat Block Industrial Millinery Display Stand 21 1/2
Victorian Solid Beech Hat Block Industrial Millinery Display Stand 21 1/2

Victorian Solid Beech Hat Block Industrial Millinery Display Stand 21 1/2

H 10.24 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process. They are
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920
Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

H 6 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process. They are usually carved from wood, but you
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920
Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920

Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920

H 7 in W 13 in D 11.75 in
Victorian Early 20th Century Milliners Solid Beech Hat Block Display Stand
Located in London, England
condition. The numerous pin marks from years of making hats add to its character and provenance. The block
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Early 20th Century British Early Victorian Antique Hat Block

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Beech

Victorian Early 20th Century Milliners Solid Beech Hat Block Display Stand
Victorian Early 20th Century Milliners Solid Beech Hat Block Display Stand

Victorian Early 20th Century Milliners Solid Beech Hat Block Display Stand

H 12.6 in Dm 6.11 in
Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process. They are usually carved from wood
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930
Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930

Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930

H 11 in W 6 in D 8 in
Antique Wooden Hat Stretcher
Located in Lincoln, GB
Mid to late 19th century adjustable milliners hat stretcher/block. A wonderful & early piece made
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19th Century Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Antique Wooden Hat Stretcher
Antique Wooden Hat Stretcher

Antique Wooden Hat Stretcher

H 11 in Dm 7 in
Antique Odd Fellows Ceremonial Mask with Hair and Beard c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
molded to easily fit the face. Hat block not included. CREATOR DeMoulin Brothers, Illinois DATE
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

Materials

Metal, Wire

Antique Odd Fellows Ceremonial Mask with Hair and Beard c.1900
Antique Odd Fellows Ceremonial Mask with Hair and Beard c.1900

Antique Odd Fellows Ceremonial Mask with Hair and Beard c.1900

H 18 in W 10 in D 8 in
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th century French Hat Block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

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Ash

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

H 14 in W 7 in D 6 in
Antique Milliner's Hat Block, English, Beech, Shop Display Stand, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique milliner's hat block. An English, beech shop display stand, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Hat Block

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Beech

Antique Milliner's Hat Block, English, Beech, Shop Display Stand, Edwardian
Antique Milliner's Hat Block, English, Beech, Shop Display Stand, Edwardian

Antique Milliner's Hat Block, English, Beech, Shop Display Stand, Edwardian

H 9.26 in W 5.91 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Industrial Wooden Hat Block
Located in Oakville, CT
Various vintage industrial wooden hat blocks. Different shapes and sizes to choose from. Several
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19th Century Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Wooden Hat Block
Vintage Industrial Wooden Hat Block

Vintage Industrial Wooden Hat Block

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage polished aluminum hat block mold. Stamped "VOGUE NEW YORK 22 3679".
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Early 20th Century English Antique Hat Block

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Aluminum

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold
Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

H 12.5 in W 11.25 in D 10 in
Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage polished aluminum hat block mold. Stamped "Boon & Lane Taylor St. Luton Beds, ENGLAND".
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Early 20th Century English Antique Hat Block

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Aluminum

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold
Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
French Wooden Milliner Hat Block
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French milliners form - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... organic and all hand made. The shape and pati...
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Block

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Wood

French Wooden Milliner Hat Block
French Wooden Milliner Hat Block

French Wooden Milliner Hat Block

H 7.75 in W 6 in D 6 in
Late Victorian Antique Solid Beech Hat Block Millinery Display Stand 22 1/2
Located in London, England
making hats add to its character and provenance. The block stands on a custom made matching removable
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Hat Block

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Beech

Late Victorian Antique Solid Beech Hat Block Millinery Display Stand 22 1/2
Late Victorian Antique Solid Beech Hat Block Millinery Display Stand 22 1/2

Late Victorian Antique Solid Beech Hat Block Millinery Display Stand 22 1/2

H 11.03 in Dm 4.34 in
Polished Metal Aluminum Hat Block Mold from Boon & Lane, Luton Beds, England
Located in Oakville, CT
Polished metal hat block from Boon & Lane, Luton Beds, England. Stamped "4691" Boon & Lane has been
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Early 20th Century English Antique Hat Block

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Aluminum

Polished Metal Aluminum Hat Block Mold from Boon & Lane, Luton Beds, England
Polished Metal Aluminum Hat Block Mold from Boon & Lane, Luton Beds, England

Polished Metal Aluminum Hat Block Mold from Boon & Lane, Luton Beds, England

H 11.75 in W 9.75 in D 9.25 in
Antique German Personalized Hat Form, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process. They are
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Antique German Personalized Hat Form, circa 1920
Antique German Personalized Hat Form, circa 1920

Antique German Personalized Hat Form, circa 1920

H 9 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the
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Late 19th Century Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920
Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

H 8 in Dm 7.5 in
Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920
Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Full Head Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Antique Full Head Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920
Antique Full Head Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

Antique Full Head Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

H 11.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Late 19th/Early 20th c. Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process. They are
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Block

Materials

Metal

Late 19th/Early 20th c. Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920
Late 19th/Early 20th c. Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920

Late 19th/Early 20th c. Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920

H 13 in W 8 in D 13.5 in
Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
By Stetson
Located in Incline Village, NV
Also known as a "hat block" these forms were used by milliners to shape a cowboy hat by heating the
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Hat Block

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Wood

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'

H 7 in W 11 in D 13 in
Pair of 20th Century Milliner Italian Hat Stands from Florence, Italy
Located in London, GB
A collection of interestingly shaped Milliner hat blocks/molds from the well known hat makers of
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1920s Italian Folk Art Antique Hat Block

Materials

Steel

Pair of 20th Century Milliner Italian Hat Stands from Florence, Italy
Pair of 20th Century Milliner Italian Hat Stands from Florence, Italy

Pair of 20th Century Milliner Italian Hat Stands from Florence, Italy

H 13.78 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Antique Distressed Silk Top Hat c.1880-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original distressed top hat. Hat block not included. CREATOR Gerritt A. Archibald Co
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Hat Block

Materials

Silk

Antique Distressed Silk Top Hat c.1880-1920
Antique Distressed Silk Top Hat c.1880-1920

Antique Distressed Silk Top Hat c.1880-1920

H 6 in W 9.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Wooden French Hat Molds or Blocks, Set of 3
Located in Birmingham, AL
A wonderful set of three wooden French hat molds or blocks once used by a milliner to shape his or
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Early 1900s French Antique Hat Block

Materials

Birch

Antique Wooden French Hat Molds or Blocks, Set of 3
Antique Wooden French Hat Molds or Blocks, Set of 3

Antique Wooden French Hat Molds or Blocks, Set of 3

H 13.25 in W 10 in D 9.75 in
Hat Blocks
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four hat blocks painted white.
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19th Century French Antique Hat Block

Hat Blocks
Hat Blocks

Hat Blocks

H NaN in
French Hat Blocks
Located in High Point, NC
Set of Ten French Hat Blocks
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19th Century French Antique Hat Block

Materials

Metal

French Hat Blocks
French Hat Blocks

French Hat Blocks

H 10 in Dm 7 in
Milliners Hat Blocks
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Four milliners hat blocks on circular bases. Laminated mixed hardwoods on softwood bases
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Early 20th Century English Antique Hat Block

Milliners Hat Blocks
Milliners Hat Blocks

Milliners Hat Blocks

Set of 3 hat Blocks
Located in Sheffield, MA
London , where they were used for display. Each hat block is a slightly different shape. These are quite
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19th Century British Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 hat Blocks
Set of 3 hat Blocks

Set of 3 hat Blocks

H 4 in W 6 in D 9 in
19th Century French Wooden Hat Block on Stand
Located in London, GB
19th century French hat block, with a beautiful patina, mounted on a pine stand that hat been
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Late 19th Century French Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wool, Wood

19th Century French Wooden Hat Block on Stand
19th Century French Wooden Hat Block on Stand

19th Century French Wooden Hat Block on Stand

H 13.39 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Felt Hat Makers Form
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
from American hat block and die Co NYC.
Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Hat Block

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Felt Hat Makers Form
Art Deco Felt Hat Makers Form

Art Deco Felt Hat Makers Form

H 16 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
French Wooden Hat Mold, Esperaza France, Folk Art
Located in Retie, BE
and hat block, It's a very decorative item to place in your interior. It can also be used to place
Category

Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Hat Mold, Esperaza France, Folk Art
French Wooden Hat Mold, Esperaza France, Folk Art

French Wooden Hat Mold, Esperaza France, Folk Art

H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Early 20th Century Parisian Hat Stretcher Block by Allie Maillard
Located in Downham Market, GB
An exceptional adjustable milliner’s hat stretcher. A wonderful & tactile piece of millinery
Category

Early 1900s British Industrial Antique Hat Block

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Parisian Hat Stretcher Block by Allie Maillard
Early 20th Century Parisian Hat Stretcher Block by Allie Maillard

Early 20th Century Parisian Hat Stretcher Block by Allie Maillard

H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 5.12 in
Pair Unusual Hat Blocks
Located in Hudson, NY
Two Wonderfully Graphic Walnut Hat Blocks from a Milliner's Shop. Late 19th or Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Antique Hat Block

Pair Unusual Hat Blocks
Pair Unusual Hat Blocks

Pair Unusual Hat Blocks

H 16 in Dm 8 in
French Wooden Hat Block Molds
Located in Sheffield, MA
These unique hat blocks were used in France to mold hats and eventually wound up in a Paris retail
Category

1840s French Antique Hat Block

French Wooden Hat Block Molds
French Wooden Hat Block Molds

French Wooden Hat Block Molds

H 9.5 in W 7 in D 8 in
Americana Antique/Vintage Blue Painted Hat Block
Located in Concord, MA
Rare blue painted hat block, late 19th-early 20th century; in two parts, marked "Giusa" and
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Hat Block

Materials

Wood

Americana Antique/Vintage Blue Painted Hat Block
Americana Antique/Vintage Blue Painted Hat Block

Americana Antique/Vintage Blue Painted Hat Block

H 7 in W 12.75 in D 12 in
Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very sculptural group of three French wood hat block forms for making wide brimmed hats. Straw or
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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Block

Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930
Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930

Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930

H 11.03 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
French Wood Hat Block Mold, circa 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-carved French wood hat block. This hat form was used by a hat maker to hand form sheets of
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Block

French Wood Hat Block Mold, circa 1920
French Wood Hat Block Mold, circa 1920

French Wood Hat Block Mold, circa 1920

H 9.85 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
French Wood Milliner Hat Block Form, Circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very sculptural French wood hat block form for making ladies hats. Straw or wool felt is tacked
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Block

French Wood Milliner Hat Block Form, Circa 1930
French Wood Milliner Hat Block Form, Circa 1930

French Wood Milliner Hat Block Form, Circa 1930

H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

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