Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1900-1920 Armchairs DIMENSIONS H 30-33

DIMENSIONS H 30-33

DIMENSIONS H 33 in

The engine is metal and the tires are rubber and metal

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Pen and Ink

The luggage is covered with travel stickers that include "Amstel Hotel Amsterdam"

Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1900-1920 Armchairs DIMENSIONS H 30-33ABOUT An original wooden hat stretcher dating from the early 20th Century. It is made in two halves, with an adjustable wooden screw to either push apart or pull together the two halves. CREATOR Unknown. Europe. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1900 1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 10 in. W 12. 5 in. D 6 in. HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form