Evocative Much Used Antique Wooden Milliner's Head Form mid-century white planter I'd guess the drawing dates

I'd guess the drawing dates to the late 19th century or so

but with pencil-drawn details

but also how this is contrasted by the manner in which her hands grip the sides of pedestal upon which she sits

First quarter of the 20th century British and unused and done in black ink with a little blue (with white polka dots

Evocative Much Used Antique Wooden Milliner's Head Form mid-century white planter I'd guess the drawing datesOne sees great old hat forms around from time to time, but it's these head shaped ones carved from one piece of wood I'm interested in, the most singular in their patinas acquired through use the better. I love the way the grain of the wood enhances the form the of the head and outlines the face, especially, and on this one how much wear there is the front of the face itself, almost as if it had been willfully marred. Most of all I love the patch of