1852 Machine Measures Head Size 🎩
Discover the Conformateur, an 1852 device used by hatters to measure head size and shape for perfect fit.

Kirby Allison
1.4M views • Nov 15, 2022

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A Conformateur is a machine that dates back to 1852, which is used by specialist bespoke hatters like Lock & Co. it measures the size and shape of your head, and transfers it to a pattern. This is then inserted into the conformillion, a machine which mirrors the conformateur, to use the pattern of your head shape to mold a hat. Thus creating a hat which perfectly fits your head!
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