Late 19th/Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920 Nautical The carriage and space bar

The carriage and space bar function well

Each drawer has label cutouts

wooden top

The Lemaire firm began in 1846 in Paris

sleeper by night

Late 19th/Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920 Nautical The carriage and space barABOUT An original wooden hat stretcher with iron screw mechanism dating from the late 19th early 20th century. It is made in two halves, with an adjustable screw to either push apart or pull together the two halves. CREATOR Unknown. Europe. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1890 1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. The two halves are slightly loose. DIMENSIONS H 12 in. W 12 in. D 7 in. HISTORY In millinery,