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German & Austrian Hutmachers
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Thanks for your nice reply and all the background information you gave In fact this is a very nice hat in almost mint condition, not even dusted. Plus I got it for only 10 EUR which I regard as a real bargain. I also got a 60s Habig Homburg hat from the same seller. I will post photos later when I am back from holidays.
Back to the Stetson/Oberwalder hat: it does not seem to have any other paper label, only this Stetson foil stamp at the sweatband as you indicated:
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Thank you for posting the photo. The reason I asked is Mayser used a similar foil stamp in probably the same time period as your Stetson (see photo). I think it's highly likely Mayser made your Stetson and Overland Wien sourced from Mayser. Looking forward to seeing your P. & C. Habig Wien Homburg.
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Ottmar Reich, measures 58cm, possibly 1920s. I found this Straw back in November 2016 but I didn't realize until recently it originally had a Mother of Pearl button at the bottom of the Bow. I searched around and found a vintage Mother of Pearl button that worked so here it is again.
The white thread at the bottom of the Bow was the location of the original Mother of Pearl button. This photo is from 11/11/2016.
The white thread at the bottom of the Bow was the location of the original Mother of Pearl button. This photo is from 11/11/2016.
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Absolutely gorgeous, Steve. Love it from top to toe, inside and out. The liner is the icing inside the cake.Ottmar Reich, measures 58cm, possibly 1920s. I found this Straw back in November 2016 but I didn't realize until recently it originally had a Mother of Pearl button at the bottom of the Bow. I searched around and found a vintage Mother of Pearl button that worked so here it is again.
The white thread at the bottom of the Bow was the location of the original Mother of Pearl button. This photo is from 11/11/2016.
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Steve, Thank you! I agree about the Liner. It might be older than the 1920s. I really like this one. It's very light in weight. I will take it for a spin next week.
Looking forward to seeing it on your spin, Steve.
The Art Deco style logo says 1920s / 1930s to me.
It's a beauty. Not a surprise, as they were a straw hat manufacturer first and foremost.Ottmar Reich, measures 58cm, possibly 1920s. I found this Straw back in November 2016 but I didn't realize until recently it originally had a Mother of Pearl button at the bottom of the Bow. I searched around and found a vintage Mother of Pearl button that worked so here it is again.
The white thread at the bottom of the Bow was the location of the original Mother of Pearl button. This photo is from 11/11/2016.
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Steve, Thanks! Good info regarding the Art Deco logo.
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Stefan, Thank you!
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Stefan, Thank you for posting the photos! It's great to see a J. Heinr. ITA. I think it's an older one too.
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Thank you for posting here. As I mentioned I am not sure of the time period. I am not familiar with Women's styles. Is there a paper label behind the grosgrain band?
You will find information on S. J. Fraenkel Wien, Ebreichsdorfer Filzhutfabrik on my website.
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/12-s-j-fraenkel-wien/
Ebreichsdorfer Heimatmuseum (S. & J. Fraenkel Hat Factory / Ebreichsdorfer Felt Hat Factory) March 10, 2017
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/301-ebreichsdorfer-heimatmuseum-s-j-fraenkel-hat-factory-ebreichsdorfer-felt-hat-factory-march-10-2017/
Please post it here too.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/german-austrian-hutmachers.32103/page-5
You will find information on S. J. Fraenkel Wien, Ebreichsdorfer Filzhutfabrik on my website.
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/12-s-j-fraenkel-wien/
Ebreichsdorfer Heimatmuseum (S. & J. Fraenkel Hat Factory / Ebreichsdorfer Felt Hat Factory) March 10, 2017
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/301-ebreichsdorfer-heimatmuseum-s-j-fraenkel-hat-factory-ebreichsdorfer-felt-hat-factory-march-10-2017/
Please post it here too.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/german-austrian-hutmachers.32103/page-5
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Resistol - R. & M. Wegener "Majestic" "Self Conforming" "Kitten Finish", 58 cm, possibly late 1950s early 1960s. This Homburg Hat was "Made In License In Germany" by R. & M. Wegener. R. & M. Wegener received the license to produce Resistol Hats in 1958. This is a very fine made Homburg Hat and similar quality as branded R. & M. Wegener Homburg Hats of the same time period.
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R. & M. Wegener - Resistol Garland Texas
Klaus Theodor Wegener and Hans Wegener took over the management after 1945. Klaus Theodor Wegener was responsible for initiating the extraordinary relationships to several hat companies in the United States and after working in Garland, Texas at Resistol, R. & M. Wegener was granted the license to produce Resistol hats in Germany from 1958 onwards.
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R. & M. Wegener - Resistol Garland Texas
Klaus Theodor Wegener and Hans Wegener took over the management after 1945. Klaus Theodor Wegener was responsible for initiating the extraordinary relationships to several hat companies in the United States and after working in Garland, Texas at Resistol, R. & M. Wegener was granted the license to produce Resistol hats in Germany from 1958 onwards.
Super find, Steve.Resistol - R. & M. Wegener "Majestic" "Self Conforming" "Kitten Finish", 58 cm, possibly late 1950s early 1960s. This Homburg Hat was "Made In License In Germany" by R. & M. Wegener. R. & M. Wegener received the license to produce Resistol Hats in 1958. This is a very fine made Homburg Hat and similar quality as branded R. & M. Wegener Homburg Hats of the same time period.
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R. & M. Wegener - Resistol Garland Texas
Klaus Theodor Wegener and Hans Wegener took over the management after 1945. Klaus Theodor Wegener was responsible for initiating the extraordinary relationships to several hat companies in the United States and after working in Garland, Texas at Resistol, R. & M. Wegener was granted the license to produce Resistol hats in Germany from 1958 onwards.
It's quite reminiscent of a Wegener Colonel I have from the same time period.
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Steve, Thank you! Yes, the Wegener "Colonel".
Cool find, Steve. These licensed Resistols are excellent quality. Don't think I've seen them in colours though.Resistol - R. & M. Wegener "Majestic" "Self Conforming" "Kitten Finish", 58 cm, possibly late 1950s early 1960s. This Homburg Hat was "Made In License In Germany" by R. & M. Wegener. R. & M. Wegener received the license to produce Resistol Hats in 1958. This is a very fine made Homburg Hat and similar quality as branded R. & M. Wegener Homburg Hats of the same time period.
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R. & M. Wegener - Resistol Garland Texas
Klaus Theodor Wegener and Hans Wegener took over the management after 1945. Klaus Theodor Wegener was responsible for initiating the extraordinary relationships to several hat companies in the United States and after working in Garland, Texas at Resistol, R. & M. Wegener was granted the license to produce Resistol hats in Germany from 1958 onwards.
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Stefan, Thanks! I haven't seen a non black Resistol Homburg Hat but my guess is they had them because Wegener had brown, gray and blue Homburg Hats. Could be that there were far less Resistol - Wegener Homburg Hats and black was by far the most common color. That's just a guess.
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Hut-Fabrik J. C. Förster & Sohn - Altenburg
invoice 24.02.1880: "1 Dutzend Knabenhüte" (= a dozen boys' hats)
https://sachsen.digital/werkansicht...rid]=0&cHash=6d273ca184514979a4c26ee792b166f4
Should be connected to Max Förster Hutfabrik:
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/279-max-förster-hutfabrik/
invoice 24.02.1880: "1 Dutzend Knabenhüte" (= a dozen boys' hats)
https://sachsen.digital/werkansicht...rid]=0&cHash=6d273ca184514979a4c26ee792b166f4
Should be connected to Max Förster Hutfabrik:
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/279-max-förster-hutfabrik/