BRIM FORMERS x3
H1995.1361.1-3
Three brim formers; solid wooden discs used to shape the brim of hats.
.1 - Solid wooden disc. On one surface, a pencil line is drawn across centre of brim former and marked at one end with the letter 'B'. On both sides, pin holes are present, roughly forming a circular pattern around the centre.
.2 - Each side of the brim former has a flat circular centre, from which the surrounding surface area slopes gradually downwards toward the disc's edge. On one side pencil marks and pin holes (forming a semi-circle) are present. The reverse side has pin holes forming a u-shape in one corner.
.3 - Small, solid wooden disc. On both sides pin holes are present forming a rough circular pattern 1.5 cm away from the edge.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.1361.1-3 |
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| Accession Date: | 14 Sep 1995 |
| Credit: | Mrs Verity Klemm |
Material
| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Lead/Metal |
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Measurement
| height | 50mm |
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| diameter | 300mm |
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| height | 40mm |
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| diameter | 250mm |
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| height | 20mm |
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| diameter | 230mm |
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