Item Description
An antique wooden hat block historically used by milliners (hat makers) and wig makers. Fabric, felt, or straw was stretched, steamed, and pinned over the block to form the crown of a hat.
The number incised designates the head size circumference in inches (21 inches), which is a standard vintage sizing practice for industrial hat factories and custom workshops. The heavily textured, pitted top section consists of thousands of tiny pinholes left behind by hat makers pinning materials directly into the wood during the crafting process.
The hole in the bottom is a functional mount designed to hold the block steady while working. Hat makers placed the block onto a matching heavy metal or wooden spinner stand bench peg.
Dimensions: 9 1/2" H, 5 1/4" W x 6 1/2" D
Condition: wear, pinholes and fine stable age cracks, consistent with age and use.
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