These almost never come on the market for sale as they are kept in museums or private collections. This is a very unusual 18th century milliner’s head that came out of a private collection. It was hand carved out of balsa wood (balsa wood is a very light and soft wood). There are the expected numerous pin holes in top from pinning the hat or bonnet to the head while working on it. The head is about 11” x 5” x 7” deep. The milliner’s head would have been used by a women’s hat or bonnet maker in 18th c. to construct and display their wares. There is a formed hole in bottom for a stand post. American. 18th century. Price: $1250 + shipping
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