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bigbjorn said:
In general there was a movement in that direction (taper and less crown height) during the time period (late 50s early 60s). Also this Peschel has some Alpen influence.
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
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In general there was a movement in that direction (taper and less crown height) during the time period (late 50s early 60s). Also this Peschel has some Alpen influence.
Interesting! My maternal grandfather had a similar hat, a black Wegener fedora, with a braided felt hat band, and a tapered crown, as I remember it. Definitely not an Alpine hat, but very much a sportier hat and perhaps influenced in the same manner. I'll post pictures when I'm home for the holidays.
This thread has quickly become one of my favorites - some lovely hats in here. That charcoal Fränkel fedora is especially handsome. Something about it really appeals to me.
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This thread has quickly become one of my favorites - some lovely hats in here. That charcoal Fränkel fedora is especially handsome. Something about it really appeals to me.
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bigbjorn said:
Looking forward to seeing the Wegener.
Yes that Fraenkel is nice. It is actually a very dark green.
bigbjorn said:
That is one of my favorites too. Not many P&C Habig fedoras available from that time period.
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Friedrich Steinberg,Hermann & Co.
From Luckenwalde. Still haven't found a hat made by them(pre 1933), but the building by Erich Mendelsohn(1921) is quite famous.
http://eng.archinform.net/projekte/875.htm
From Luckenwalde. Still haven't found a hat made by them(pre 1933), but the building by Erich Mendelsohn(1921) is quite famous.
http://eng.archinform.net/projekte/875.htm
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rlk said:
Very interesting find! Guben was another big hat center in that general area.
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NOTGELDSCHEIN*LUCKENWALDE*50
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Habig Murau Velour
Habig Murau Velour, size 59cm. Not sure why the outside paper label has 58cm? / 7 3/8. This one was made in 1973 but still of very high quality.
Habig Murau Velour, size 59cm. Not sure why the outside paper label has 58cm? / 7 3/8. This one was made in 1973 but still of very high quality.
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mayserwegener said:Habig Murau Velour, size 59cm. Not sure why the outside paper label has 58cm? / 7 3/8. This one was made in 1973 but still of very high quality.
That is a very handsome lid, mayserwegener! Congratulations!!!
Sue
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Fritz Hückel,Weilheim Seal Velour
This hat can be dated between 1951-57 since Stanley W. Unger left the Palmer House Hotel at the end of 1950 to move to the Bismarck Hotel Lobby as well as in the Chicago Board of Trade Building. The Bismarck Hotel Store had a "Going Out of Business Sale" Jan.-Mar. of 1958. He retired a few years later and had an additional store in Evanston less than a mile from where I now live. The wide double-thickness brim edge has no stitching so is either felted or a glued overwelt and its 1-7/8" wide. The crown dips to 4-1/4" at the front and rises to 5". The sweatband has the accordion-pleated front ventilation. Super-soft plush felt. In great condition except for a case of "ring around the collar".
This hat can be dated between 1951-57 since Stanley W. Unger left the Palmer House Hotel at the end of 1950 to move to the Bismarck Hotel Lobby as well as in the Chicago Board of Trade Building. The Bismarck Hotel Store had a "Going Out of Business Sale" Jan.-Mar. of 1958. He retired a few years later and had an additional store in Evanston less than a mile from where I now live. The wide double-thickness brim edge has no stitching so is either felted or a glued overwelt and its 1-7/8" wide. The crown dips to 4-1/4" at the front and rises to 5". The sweatband has the accordion-pleated front ventilation. Super-soft plush felt. In great condition except for a case of "ring around the collar".
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rlk said:
This hat can be dated between 1951-57 since Stanley W. Unger left the Palmer House Hotel at the end of 1950 to move to the Bismarck Hotel Lobby as well as in the Chicago Board of Trade Building. The Bismarck Hotel Store had a "Going Out of Business Sale" Jan.-Mar. of 1958. He retired a few years later and had an additional store in Evanston less than a mile from where I now live. The wide double-thickness brim edge has no stitching so is either felted or a glued overwelt and its 1-7/8" wide. The crown dips to 4-1/4" at the front and rises to 5". The sweatband has the accordion-pleated front ventilation. Super-soft plush felt. In great condition except for a case of "ring around the collar".
I am really happy you ended up scoring this one. Looks like it was never worn. The velour (color and finish) is fantastic! I wonder if the ring can some how be worked out? Beautifully made hat! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
My grandfather's Wegener
As promised, my grandfather's Wegener. On closer inspection, it appears to be a very very dark blue, rather than black. It's a 58cm, so one size too big for me, but given the condition, I'm considering sending it out for cleaning and re-blocking to my size. It was originally bought at Ahlens, a department store in Stockholm. Anyone have any idea about the approximate date or likely composition? Judging by the liner, looks newer than Mario's '66.
As promised, my grandfather's Wegener. On closer inspection, it appears to be a very very dark blue, rather than black. It's a 58cm, so one size too big for me, but given the condition, I'm considering sending it out for cleaning and re-blocking to my size. It was originally bought at Ahlens, a department store in Stockholm. Anyone have any idea about the approximate date or likely composition? Judging by the liner, looks newer than Mario's '66.
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BigBjorn, Thank you for posting the pictures. I am thinking 1970s. I assume the liner is glued in. It is definitely a rabbit / hare fur felt. Looks like it could have a velour finish. A steam and brush would bring it back to life. I would just add a couple of spacers since it is only one size off. I don't think it needs to be sent in for a clean and block.
Mayserwegener, thanks for the reply. I can confirm that it's velour finish and that the liner is, in fact, glued in. I steamed and brushed the hat yesterday, and you were right - looks great now. It still needs a touch more steam on the rear, as the brim curves slightly off-center, but it's good enough that I wore it to the office today, and now it's hanging on a hook beside my desk.
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Good to hear the steam and brushing did the trick. :eusa_clap
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Green Hat and dog like Barbisio.
Green Hat and dog like Barbisio.
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Mayser 1895
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Sweet! Thank you for these.
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I have one of the Mayser prints. Very nice! They are available on eBay if anyone is interested.
Not a auction!
http://cgi.ebay.de/Mayser-Hut-Manufaktur-Ulm-Wien-Plakat-Buettenfaksimil-79_W0QQitemZ370308091816QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMalerei?hash=item5638150fa8
Not a auction!
http://cgi.ebay.de/Mayser-Hut-Manufaktur-Ulm-Wien-Plakat-Buettenfaksimil-79_W0QQitemZ370308091816QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMalerei?hash=item5638150fa8
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Mayser for my husband
This Mayser arrived today:
It's actually a little lighter than charcoal - a dark medium gray.
The felt reminds me of some of my old Borsalinos - malleable, but substantial.
2 5/8" brim, 5 1/2" uncreased crown, 2 1/8" reeded sweat, 7/8" ribbon.
It fits him well and he looks very handsome wearing it! I'll get a picture in the next day or two.
Sue
This Mayser arrived today:
It's actually a little lighter than charcoal - a dark medium gray.
The felt reminds me of some of my old Borsalinos - malleable, but substantial.
2 5/8" brim, 5 1/2" uncreased crown, 2 1/8" reeded sweat, 7/8" ribbon.
It fits him well and he looks very handsome wearing it! I'll get a picture in the next day or two.
Sue