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Base, Hat Block

Base, Hat Block - Block, Hat
Accession #: 2590.22
Title: Base, Hat Block
Object Type: Block, Hat
Participants:
Mabel Hurni (user)
Physical Description: Wooden base for holding hat blocks; worksheet describes a dowel peg in the center of the base; dowel is not present, however a round hole that would accommodate a 5/8" dowel is present. Base is covered with tubular piece of stretch knit cotton (stockinette) which has been held in place with masking tape at the bottom of the base. Stamped on base: "FOX MILLINERY SUPPLY, CHICAGO..."
Category: History
Related Objects:
2590.21 (Mabel Hurni, Stretcher, Hat, White Net Hat Frame)
2590.23 (Mabel Hurni, Block, Hat, Milliner's Hat Block)
2590.24 (Mabel Hurni, Block, Hat, Milliner's Hat Block, Pillbox)
2590.25 (Mabel Hurni, Block, Hat, Hat Block for Cage and Net Work)
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Headwear (Personal Artifact->Clothing)
Dimensions:
Object H x Dia 2 1/2 x 6" diameter @ bottom of base
Materials/Techniques:
wood (plant material) (Material)
Related Exhibits:
Credit Line: Gift of Mabel Hurni, 1978

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