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

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£450.02
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€522.35
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CA$824.99
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A$924.13
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CHF 485.39
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MX$11,237.09
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NOK 6,146.56
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SEK 5,834.74
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DKK 3,898.47

About the Item

ABOUT An original wooden hat stretcher with iron screw mechanism dating from the late 19th/early 20th century. It is made in two halves, with an adjustable screw to either push apart or pull together the two halves. CREATOR Unknown. Europe. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1890-1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. The two halves are slightly loose. DIMENSIONS H 12 in. W 12 in. D 7 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890-1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1280236375022

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