Millinery Wooden Hat Block 5 Piece Puzzle Toque Block 108
Maker: Unknown Code 691
Head size: approx 24" (61cm) (Can be adjusted to suit most head sizes) Oval form.
An outstanding 5 piece Edwardian style Toque crown block with stand. Has string groove and provision for under turnings to create a facing for smooth line at the edge.
Designed to be worn high on the head.. Part of the blocked form collapses up inside of the finished hat
A five-part block can be dismantled inside the blocked crown to allow you to get the crown off the block without stretching the fabric.
In excellent vintage condition, some watermarks and pin marks are evident.