Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books There are two identical dressers

There are two identical dressers available

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Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books There are two identical dressersABOUT An original wooden millinery hat form. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1860 1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 6 in. W 8 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. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process. They are usually carved from wood, but you can also find aluminum and poly blocks.