20th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
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Allie Maillard Hat Conformateur, and accessory (in J Woodrow hat box)
The Allie Maillard conformateur was a head-measuring tool made in Paris circa 1900, designed and patented to measure the head size and shape of a person, so that a custom-made hat could be built by the milliner
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
It appears to be intact, and all the wooden pegs appear to be there. Please see the extra images as well.
It came from a local family gentlemans outfitters firm.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 20th Nov, 2021
The Costume, Accessories & Textiles Sales incorporate an extraordinary range of collector’s items and fashion from the 17th century to the present day. Quilts, dolls, teddy bears, fine household linens, samplers, embroidery, sewing accessories and lace sit alongside antique, period and modern costume and world textiles.
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