Custom Hat Rack / Lamp

[Big Dave]

Howdy,

I had this made for my dementia care facility. We have lots of things from the past to bring back memories and I thought hats would be a nice touch but never could figure out a nice way to display them. Plus, that corner always needed more light.
http://www.halekuike.com/

Now I just need a few more hats. Any ideas? Keep in mind that most of the people we take care of are women and the average age is 87. Styles from the 1930's to 1940's would be the right time frame to target. I'm looking for hats that I can get off ebay for reasonable prices. Hat's that people might want to pick up and try on, etc...

Some details of the stand:
African Mahogany
Octagon shape
Peg holes all over so you can put the hats where you like

I've also attached a link to the original plans for it...although we didn't follow it to a T. Feel free to use them.
http://www.dkfitz.com/web/floorlamp.pdf

 

[bolthead]

I love it, thanks for sharing. :eusa_clap

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Very impressive!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[rrog]

That's a very creative way to kill two birds with one stone. Really nice work.

rrog