Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books George Satink was a German

George Satink was a German architect

The shop operated from 1920-2018

maroon leather with gold stitching and laces

was one of the most successful lines of toys in the USA

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920 Books George Satink was a GermanABOUT An original wooden millinery hat form. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1860 1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 6 in. W 8 in. D 6. 5 in. HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process. They are usually carved from wood, but you can also find aluminum and poly blocks.