Hat block
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A hat block, also known as a hat form or bashing block, is a wooden block carved into the shape of a hat
Hat
A hat is a head covering. It can be worn for protection against the elements, for ceremonial or religious reasons, for safety, or as a fashion accessory. In the past, hats were an indicator of social status...

 by a craftsman known as a block shaper. It is used by hat makers or milliners to produce a hat.
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