Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books Manufactuer: Minotti

Manufactuer: Minotti

was one of the most successful lines of toys in the USA

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

This door has retained its original finish with minor structural damage to the wood

2013 Upstate Artists

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books Manufactuer: MinottiABOUT 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.