Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy
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Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy
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- Dimensions:Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 7.41 in (18.8 cm)Depth: 6.54 in (16.6 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Set of 3 hat blocks a) ht 37cm base 14cm sq Hat block 16.6cm depth x 18.8cm widths ht 14cm B) 42 cm ht x 14cm sq base Hat block depth16.2cm x width 19.5cm x ht 12.89cm C) 37cm ht x 14cm sq base Hat block 13.5 cm ht x depth 16.2cm x width 19 cm.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2868316369762
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