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Originally Posted by icollectDCsports
Mark -- Those displays are fantastic. Museum quality. May I ask what the caps are resting on? Thanks
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To icollectDCsports...
They are called Vintage "Hat Forms" or "Hat Molds". They are typically dark wood, and were used by Milliners, back in the day. They have rich antique look, and go especially well with vintage hat styles like Pillbox, Boater, Boston Style, and virtually all short-brimmed or pre-war Caps.
Pretty easy to find, as there is always a good selection on ebay. Here are a few examples...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-anti...3D322148625694
Another...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintagE-ANTI...gAAOSwKtVWvnT0
You'll find lots more by searching the key words "hat form" and "hat mold". If you find one you like that's roughly 21" in circumference, it should work for most adult-sized Hats. I believe a 21" circumference equates to a size 7 1/8 (or at least very close to that). I highly recommend these for displaying the early ones.
Hope this helps!