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German & Austrian Hutmachers

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17,218
Location
Maryland
I purchased the following items from a lady (Barbara Rasspe-Dahmann) whose family owned Pelzhaus Josef Seiffert 1863 Solingen ,Germany (see link below). Josef Seiffert was her Great Grandfather. The store closed in 2017. The items are from the 1950s and later.

Pelzhaus Josef Seiffert 1863 Solingen

Mayser Ulm

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Mayser Milz

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Rehfus & Cie, Oberländer "Nur echt mit dem Namenszug / Only real with the Name"

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Anton Pichler Graz (Austria)

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Stetson (Mayser, Under License)

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Hückel Weilheim, possibly

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Borsalino

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Standard Mink (most likely a Fur Hat)

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17,855
Location
Nederland
I purchased the following items from a lady (Barbara Rasspe-Dahmann) whose family owned Pelzhaus Josef Seiffert 1863 Solingen ,Germany (see link below). Josef Seiffert was her Great Grandfather. The store closed in 2017. The items are from the 1950s and later.

Pelzhaus Josef Seiffert 1863 Solingen

Mayser Ulm

52033850600_8f51bc729d_h.jpg


52033334741_c5835433b5_h.jpg


52033856320_dc3544e646_h.jpg


52033332366_bccae9f0b3_h.jpg


52033836815_2e39353014_h.jpg


Mayser Milz

52033375998_10c0637d6f_h.jpg


Rehfus & Cie, Oberländer "Nur echt mit dem Namenszug / Only real with the Name"

52033355988_83f64be878_h.jpg


Anton Pichler Graz (Austria)

52033328836_77e446b1fc_h.jpg


Stetson (Mayser, Under License)

52033840465_2a2f182702_h.jpg


Hückel Weilheim, possibly

52033294716_f731fc282d_h.jpg


Borsalino

52032277652_3c4e9d9c83_h.jpg


52032280527_990689e062_h.jpg


Standard Mink (most likely a Fur Hat)

52033846970_689172a69f_h.jpg
Wow! Just wow. What a fantastic score, Steve.
 
I purchased the following items from a lady (Barbara Rasspe-Dahmann) whose family owned Pelzhaus Josef Seiffert 1863 Solingen ,Germany (see link below). Josef Seiffert was her Great Grandfather. The store closed in 2017. The items are from the 1950s and later.

Pelzhaus Josef Seiffert 1863 Solingen

Mayser Ulm

52033850600_8f51bc729d_h.jpg


52033334741_c5835433b5_h.jpg


52033856320_dc3544e646_h.jpg


52033332366_bccae9f0b3_h.jpg


52033836815_2e39353014_h.jpg


Mayser Milz

52033375998_10c0637d6f_h.jpg


Rehfus & Cie, Oberländer "Nur echt mit dem Namenszug / Only real with the Name"

52033355988_83f64be878_h.jpg


Anton Pichler Graz (Austria)

52033328836_77e446b1fc_h.jpg


Stetson (Mayser, Under License)

52033840465_2a2f182702_h.jpg


Hückel Weilheim, possibly

52033294716_f731fc282d_h.jpg


Borsalino

52032277652_3c4e9d9c83_h.jpg


52032280527_990689e062_h.jpg


Standard Mink (most likely a Fur Hat)

52033846970_689172a69f_h.jpg
Great stuff! GOOD SCORE!
 
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17,218
Location
Maryland
While searching around on the Austrian National Archives ANNO Historical Newspapers and Magazines Website I found this interesting fashion expose on Ladies Smoking / Tuxedo Costumes that feature Men's Like Soft Felt Hats circa 1926.

Moderne Welt: Jahrgang 7, Heft 22 1926 / Modern World: Volume 7, Issue 22 1926

Cover of the Magazine

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Article

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It seems to be catching on because people like it. Some try to "feminize" it a bit with lace cuffs and lace jabots. Others, on the contrary, emphasize the masculine look Note through shirt front and Men's Hat. Even the skirt, notched by a deep front pleat, is said to be vaguely reminiscent of men's trousers. The skirt comes out next to the skirt of the same color different material, composed to the jacket in the color.

9. Smoking / Tuxedo suit made of light summer cloth with an open jacket. lace jabot. linen vest
10. Grosgrain Smoking / Tuxedo suit with rounded front divide and border edging
11. Man's suit made of gabardine with silks reverse. pique vest. Skirt with front pleat
12. Cashmere jacket with trimmings to plaid Wool skirt combined. Lingerie plastron and ruffles
13. Silk cloth Smoking / Tuxedo with satin lapels. double row Waistcoat in silk pique
 
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17,218
Location
Maryland
J. Hückel´s Söhne "Omega", French Point 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I only know of one other JHS "Omega" Velour (also made for the French Market) on FL that belongs to Robert (RLK) and was found in 2013. The medium weight light absorbing black Velour is of very high quality with high gloss and very pliable so easily dry creases. It's non Liner type with Crown patch. The Band is wide with an interesting Bow design. The Sweatband has the JHS Hanging Cord at the rear. The Paper Label is JHS Post WWI Soft Felt Type 1. A big thank you to Stefan for letting me know about this fantastic Velour, securing the sale and sending it my way.

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Open Crown

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Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
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8,305
Location
Denmark
J. Hückel´s Söhne "Omega", French Point 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I only know of one other JHS "Omega" Velour (also made for the French Market) on FL that belongs to Robert (RLK) and was found in 2013. The medium weight light absorbing black Velour is of very high quality with high gloss and very pliable so easily dry creases. It's non Liner type with Crown patch. The Band is wide with an interesting Bow design. The Sweatband has the JHS Hanging Cord at the rear. The Paper Label is JHS Post WWI Soft Felt Type 1. A big thank you to Stefan for letting me know about this fantastic Velour, securing the sale and sending it my way.

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52089484410_698ac2080f_h.jpg


52089038068_1ba1eb6492_h.jpg


52089510980_596595f4e7_h.jpg


52089250129_33f9b08c4f_h.jpg


52087977437_cf5a944da3_h.jpg


52089202874_658bd5f596_h.jpg


52089611620_0a3036b653_h.jpg


Open Crown

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An excellent find by the Dutch bloodhound, Steve. Congrats on it.
 
Messages
17,855
Location
Nederland
While searching around on the Austrian National Archives ANNO Historical Newspapers and Magazines Website I found this interesting fashion expose on Ladies Smoking / Tuxedo Costumes that feature Men's Like Soft Felt Hats circa 1926.

Moderne Welt: Jahrgang 7, Heft 22 1926 / Modern World: Volume 7, Issue 22 1926

Cover of the Magazine

52088150535_203ddb1cff_h.jpg


Article

52088150515_3f9c73b38a_h.jpg


It seems to be catching on because people like it. Some try to "feminize" it a bit with lace cuffs and lace jabots. Others, on the contrary, emphasize the masculine look Note through shirt front and Men's Hat. Even the skirt, notched by a deep front pleat, is said to be vaguely reminiscent of men's trousers. The skirt comes out next to the skirt of the same color different material, composed to the jacket in the color.

9. Smoking / Tuxedo suit made of light summer cloth with an open jacket. lace jabot. linen vest
10. Grosgrain Smoking / Tuxedo suit with rounded front divide and border edging
11. Man's suit made of gabardine with silks reverse. pique vest. Skirt with front pleat
12. Cashmere jacket with trimmings to plaid Wool skirt combined. Lingerie plastron and ruffles
13. Silk cloth Smoking / Tuxedo with satin lapels. double row Waistcoat in silk pique
Interesting find, Steve. I guess Marlene Dietrich just took it one step further in 1930 and added the trousers.
 
Messages
17,855
Location
Nederland
J. Hückel´s Söhne "Omega", French Point 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I only know of one other JHS "Omega" Velour (also made for the French Market) on FL that belongs to Robert (RLK) and was found in 2013. The medium weight light absorbing black Velour is of very high quality with high gloss and very pliable so easily dry creases. It's non Liner type with Crown patch. The Band is wide with an interesting Bow design. The Sweatband has the JHS Hanging Cord at the rear. The Paper Label is JHS Post WWI Soft Felt Type 1. A big thank you to Stefan for letting me know about this fantastic Velour, securing the sale and sending it my way.

52089009913_615b00e847_h.jpg


52089484410_698ac2080f_h.jpg


52089038068_1ba1eb6492_h.jpg


52089510980_596595f4e7_h.jpg


52089250129_33f9b08c4f_h.jpg


52087977437_cf5a944da3_h.jpg


52089202874_658bd5f596_h.jpg


52089611620_0a3036b653_h.jpg


Open Crown

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52087986657_3c2aa855d1_h.jpg
A hat like this deserves to be preserved and what place better than the place where it can find so many of its relatives? Glad to be of help.
 
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18,915
Location
Central California
J. Hückel´s Söhne "Omega", French Point 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I only know of one other JHS "Omega" Velour (also made for the French Market) on FL that belongs to Robert (RLK) and was found in 2013. The medium weight light absorbing black Velour is of very high quality with high gloss and very pliable so easily dry creases. It's non Liner type with Crown patch. The Band is wide with an interesting Bow design. The Sweatband has the JHS Hanging Cord at the rear. The Paper Label is JHS Post WWI Soft Felt Type 1. A big thank you to Stefan for letting me know about this fantastic Velour, securing the sale and sending it my way.

52089009913_615b00e847_h.jpg


52089484410_698ac2080f_h.jpg


52089038068_1ba1eb6492_h.jpg


52089510980_596595f4e7_h.jpg


52089250129_33f9b08c4f_h.jpg


52087977437_cf5a944da3_h.jpg


52089202874_658bd5f596_h.jpg


52089611620_0a3036b653_h.jpg


Open Crown

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52087986657_3c2aa855d1_h.jpg


I love how those vintage black velour hats absorb all light. I can imagine how soft it must be too.
 

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