Mold, Hat
Object number95.54.2
MediumWood
Credit LineGift of John and Barbara Keremes
DescriptionWooden oval hat form with rounded top and flat base.Dimensions5 x 6 x 7.5 in. (12.7 x 15.2 x 19.1 cm)MarksText impressed onto the outer rim of the base of the form "6 1 / 8 / 3" and on the inner rim of the base "ERSCO".
Historical NotesWooden hat forms used for cleaning hats from the hat cleaning business of John Keremes, a Greek immigrant to Crafton, and later, the Dormont area of Pittsburgh. His hat cleaning business was located on West Liberty Avenue.Label TextWooden hat forms used for cleaning hats from the hat cleaning business of John Keremes, a Greek immigrant to Crafton, and later, the Dormont area of Pittsburgh. His hat cleaning business was located on West Liberty Avenue.
On View
On view
1963
1945
1963
