Vintage Wooden Millinery Hat Block on Stand Size 22
This vintage wooden millinery hat block is complete with its wooden stand, forming an attractive and functional display piece that is perfect for showcasing a vintage hat or displaying on its own.
The removable hat block fits securely onto the turned wooden stand via a locating hole in the underside. The block is impressed with the number 22, indicating a circumference of approximately 22 inches, equivalent to a US hat size 7 (medium).
Crafted from what appears to be maple wood, the block displays a beautiful warm honey-coloured patina developed over decades of use and careful preservation.
Condition is very good. There are a couple of minor scratch-like indents on one side of the block, but these are negligible and do not detract from its appearance. The wood remains clean and well preserved, with an attractive patina and excellent presentation overall.
Measurements
- Overall height (block and stand): 14 inches
- Hat block height: approximately 7 inches
- Hat block width: approximately 6 inches
- Hat block depth: approximately 6 3/4 inches
- Marked: 22 inch circumference
- Approximate age: most likely 1950s
This is a wonderful piece for displaying a vintage hat, adding character to a shop display, or simply enjoying as a decorative example of traditional millinery equipment.
Summary
- Vintage wooden millinery hat block with stand
- Removable block fits securely onto stand
- Marked size 22 (approximately US hat size 7)
- Likely crafted from maple wood
- Warm honey-coloured patina
- Most likely dates to the 1950s
- Very good condition with only minor surface wear