Display Head No.15 – American, c.1850s 12-20-23 75" Inner Band

75" Inner Band

The extended toe creates a sharp profile while maintaining an understated overall design

and leather-backed buttonholes with pointed tab accents

used before the university updated the seal design

aged with reddish-brown speckles—likely rust—scattered across the surface

Display Head No.15 – American, c.1850s 12-20-23 75" Inner Band8. 5" Width 11" Height 9. 5" Depth 20" Head Size A wooden display head, likely used for hats or wigs, dating to the mid 19th century. Marked with the number 15 on its base, the form is hand carved from solid wood, with a subtly faceted surface and rounded profile. Visible age cracks, softened contours, and a dry, oxidized finish speak to long term exposure and usesuggesting prior life in a millinery, tailors shop, or department store.