Old hat holder in turned wood - marotte wig holder 1900

This old hat holder is made of turned wood. This wide support dates back to the 1900s. It is made of turned and carved wood. It measures 32 cm in height and 14.5 cm on the side for the base. I report traces of use and scratches. This hat holder could be used by hat makers or wig makers, in shops and fashion boutiques of the time. It is a testimony to the fashion of the belle époque: elegant men, sporting hats and mustaches, canes and binocles; delicate women, with extravagant hats and delightful jewelry, wearing gloves and umbrellas to keep the complexion clear...