Late 19th/Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920 Nautical Crafted from Teak with Beech

Crafted from Teak with Beech interiors

A late 19th century typesetter's cabinet with 15 wooden segmented drawers used to house steel typeset letters

The carriage and space bar function well

Likely one of many set up in a factory or railway station

Serial #S62707

Late 19th/Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920 Nautical Crafted from Teak with BeechABOUT 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,