Vintage Cast Steel and Nickel Millinery Hat Store Display c.1966-1980
$595
ABOUT
An original cast steel and nickel milliner pork pie hat form embossed with the company's name and address and numbers on both sides. Used as a store display at the milliner's factory. Attached adjustable display stand.
Substantial in weight.
- CREATOR Boon & Lane Ltd., England.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1966-1980.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Steel, Nickel.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
- DIMENSIONS Max H 18 in. W 12 in. D 10.5 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.
