Millinery Blocks

Vintage boon and lane aluminum hat block mold form millinery, Luton Beds, England (C).

Vintage Vogue New York aluminum 22.5 6946 Womans Hat Block Mold Form Millinery (E) listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century.

D 10.5 in. HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

D 13.5 in. HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

Dimensions H 6.5 in., W 7.5 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.

D 6 in. History In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

D 8 in. History: In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

But in the 18th century, the fashion industry was in full swing and millinery became an actual profession. Milliners used wood hat blocks like this lamp base to form wool for hats.

D 6 in. History In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat.

Antique French millinery hat block, specifically designed for a 1920s cloche-style hat with a deep brim.

Early 20th Century Victorian solid beech millinery block stand in a lovely used unfinished natural condition.

Early 20th Century Victorian solid beech millinery block stand in a lovely used unfinished natural condition.

Circa mid 20th Century solid beech millinery block stand which has been varnished but this has worn away in places to reveal its unfinished natural condition.

Early 20th Century Victorian solid beech millinery block stand which has been varnished which has worn away in places to reveal its unfinished natural condition.

Contemporary solid beech varnished millinery block stand. There are a small number of pin marks indicating that it has't been used that frequently compared to others I have sold.

A sensational early 19th century French Chapeau De Gendarme - officer's hat box in leather. Such a nostalgic shape!! A great accent piece for any bookcase or tabletop.

Lot of Sixteen Mid Century Wood Milliner Hat Blocks, USA, 20th Century Offered here is a lot of sixteen various vintage mid century wooden milliner hat blocks. Perfect for mounting a...

Hand turned faux bamboo hat or coat rack from France. The rack is hand turned from cherry, and has been turned to look like bamboo and has five hand turned pegs for hanging hats, co...

This hat stand is unsigned by the maker, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid century Modern style. The st...

French 3 post faux bamboo wall mounted coat peg. Circa 1930

A set of 3 wooden hat stands, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.0"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Antique French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Coat/Hat Stand C.1880 Very attractive example. In good solid and sturdy condition.

Antique Estonian Birch Hat Box Attributed to Luther, c. 1900 This exceptional antique hat box was most likely manufactured in Orevall (Oru), Estonia, around 1900, and is attributed ...