This 1930s Bobby Lee Hats display head was originally made for a hat shop counter, this composition mannequin head was designed to show off boys’ hats in a way that felt approachable, and just a little bit stylish. It features smooth cheeks, softly arched brows, and a calm, slightly knowing expression that seems to follow you around the room.
The surface is a papier mâché–type composition with its original hand-painted finish still intact. The hair is painted a deep glossy black, parted neatly in a way that feels very much of the period. The eyes are softly rendered with a relaxed sideways gaze, while the small red lips give the face a subtle touch of character.
At the base you’ll find the original Bobby Lee label, along with the circular “Hats for Boys” mark that would have helped identify the display in a shop setting. It’s a small but wonderful detail that anchors the piece firmly in its retail past. You can easily imagine it sitting in a department store window or on a wooden counter surrounded by felt caps and wool newsboys.
Measuring roughly 11.5” by 10”
This 1930s Bobby Lee Hats display head was originally made for a hat shop counter, this composition mannequin head was designed to show off boys’ hats in a way that felt approachable, and just a little bit stylish. It features smooth cheeks, softly arched brows, and a calm, slightly knowing expression that seems to follow you around the room.
The surface is a papier mâché–type composition with its original hand-painted finish still intact. The hair is painted a deep glossy black, parted neatly in a way that feels very much of the period. The eyes are softly rendered with a relaxed sideways gaze, while the small red lips give the face a subtle touch of character.
At the base you’ll find the original Bobby Lee label, along with the circular “Hats for Boys” mark that would have helped identify the display in a shop setting. It’s a small but wonderful detail that anchors the piece firmly in its retail past. You can easily imagine it sitting in a department store window or on a wooden counter surrounded by felt caps and wool newsboys.
Measuring roughly 11.5” by 10”
