Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books The piece has retained its

The piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in good condition with the appropriate patina for its age

George Satink was a German architect

There are two identical dressers available

maroon leather with gold stitching and laces

In addition to work used in planetarium shows

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books The piece has retained itsABOUT 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.