Working tool (2) Industrial design - Hat block

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Two hat blocks in solid wood with a pink marble base, dating from 1930–1940, made in Italy, in very good condition with minor signs of wear from age, dimensions 60 cm wide, 20 cm high, 19 cm deep, and weighing 2.7 kg, designed for shaping hats and headwear in industrial design style.

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Wooden hat block (or millinery form), from the 1930s, used for shaping and forming hats. The holes allow steam to circulate and help the felt or straw dry evenly during the manufacturing process.
Function: To model hats and head coverings.
Material: Solid wood, thick linden or walnut.
Pink marble base
Use: A handcrafted tool used by milliners and hatmakers.
Features: The rounded shape and holes are typical of these professional tools.

Wooden hat block (or millinery form), from the 1930s, used for shaping and forming hats. The holes allow steam to circulate and help the felt or straw dry evenly during the manufacturing process.
Function: To model hats and head coverings.
Material: Solid wood, thick linden or walnut.
Pink marble base
Use: A handcrafted tool used by milliners and hatmakers.
Features: The rounded shape and holes are typical of these professional tools.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.7 kg
Style subtype
Industrial design
Marble type
Pink marble
Wood type
Hardwood
No. of items
2
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Marble, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
Title additional information
Hat block
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