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    Such are still used today. Go to nearly any custom hatter and get your head measured with the device. It will strike you a small diagram of your head "circumference." Kevin O'Farrell of Durango, CO had one for his eponymous O'Farrell's Hat Company.

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    How a conformateur is used. From James Lock & Co., the world's oldest hat shop. 1:49 video:



    More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lock_%26_Co.



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