Decor elsie green | Vintage Wood Hat Mold

Vintage Wood Hat Mold

• Vintage.
• Found In A Flea Market In Lyon.
• Made Of Wood.
• Raw, Dry Finish.
• Listing Is For One Hat Mold. Choose Your Favorite.
• Small: 11.75″W X 10.75″W X 4″H
• Large: 18.75″W X 20″W X 4″H

Curator’S Notes

These Hat Molds Are A Lovely Relic Of A Time Gone By. They Were Once Used By A French Milliner For Molding Wide Brimmed Hats. The Crown Of The Mold Was A Separate Piece And Was Long Ago Lost. The Remaining Form Resembles A Beautiful, Well-Used Pedestal.

What Is A Hat Mold?

A Hat Mold Is A Tool Used In Hat-Making To Shape The Crown And Brim Of A Hat. It Is Typically Made Of Wood Or Metal And Comes In Various Shapes And Sizes Depending On The Desired Style Of Hat. The Hat Is Placed On The Mold, Which Is Then Pressed Down To Shape The Material And Create The Desired Shape. Hat Molds Have Been Used For Centuries In The Art Of Hat-Making And Are Still Used Today By Professional Milliners And Hat Makers.