Mysteries notwithstanding, that is one FINE looking hat, Daniele!!
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jeffgarf
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Very nice hat, Steve, and kudos to Bob for both the ribbon replacement, and the crush-damage repair. I found the 100-year write-up, and ESPECIALLY the storefront picture, absolutely fascinating. Thanks for sharing!Hch. / Heinrich Klipper Offenbach a. M. "Extra Quality", Crown 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 inches, 156 grams, Wool or Wool Blend, no paper label, possibly early 1910s. This Stiff Felt has a really interesting Form and Brim work with a 1 3/4 inch Ribbon / Band. Unfortunately there was some damage to the front of the Band so I had Bob at Black Sheep Hat Works replace the Band / Bow with Mokuba (Japan) Silk ribbon that was a good match (see below for the details). I found this Stiff Felt back in 2017.
Series Of Small Ventilation Holes At Front Of Sweatband
Heinrich Klipper Offenbach a. m. ,100 Year Anniversary Store Front (1958), Copyright Felix Trejtnar
100 Years Hat Klipper (04/01/1958)
A well-known Offenbach specialty store for men's hats, Heinrich Klipper, Frankfurter Straße 5, celebrates its 100th anniversary today. The furrier and captain Heinrich Klipper .., from Mühlheim founded 1858 in the Offenbacher Schloßstrasse a fur and hats shop. Mr Klipper was a lively business man with a keen eye for the development of the men's fashion: very soon he changed his business into a special shop for men's hats and caps.
The company picked up a strong upturn, and an expansion of the business premises was necessary after a short time. Mr. Klipper moved his company more into the city center and finally opened a new shop - Frankfurter Strasse 5 - shortly before the turn of the century. In 1909 he handed over the company of his daughter Meta Klipper, the current owner. Fraulein Klipper had spent two years at the Handelsschule before the takeover of the company and then trained herself practically. Through good and hard times Fraulein Klipper led the company. Especially in the Second World War, she had to overcome many difficulties, and after the end of the war it was necessary to remove the war damage that had arisen. The owner took the opportunity to have the sales rooms modernized according to the given possibilities. Even today, it is the name of the company and is popular and popular in many old Offenbach families. Hearty congratulations to the anniversary!
Closeout Sale (Saturday November 20, 1965)
Closeout Sale (Saturday November 20, 1965)
After 108 years we leave the new design of the inner city and close our hat store.
We are selling our large stock in men's hats and caps of the first brands at very low prices.
Hat Store Heinrich Klipper
Band / Bow Replacement and Shipping Damage Restoration By Black Sheep Hat Works
The ribbon was damaged so I decided to buy some Mokuba (Japan) Silk ribbon which turned out to be a good match. I contacted Bob at Black Sheep Hat Works (BSHW) and he graciously accepted to install the new ribbon / bow. Unfortunately when the Stiff Felt arrived at BSHW the box had been crushed and the Stiff Felt had major crown dents. Bob did a masterful job of fixing the dents, cleaning up the felt and installing the new ribbon / bow. The bow design matches the original so of the time period.
https://blacksheephatworks.com/
The Original Band / Bow
Damaged Band
Shipping damage and Bob's repair of the crown dents.
Bob had to remove the liner and discovered some writing on the top and sides of the liner (also on the sweatband).
This is a current observation. The "72" Light Orange Paper Label makes me think this Stiff Felt was sourced from Berlin Gubener Hutfabrik. The 22 1/2 might be in Zoll.
A later Berlin Gubener Hutfabrik, "EMS" "Gloria" Backbow with similar "187" Paper Label.
Woo-hoo!!!! Man, is that a handsome hat, Dave!!
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Thanks brother!
Mosely and I covered our 3 miles this morning with me sporting my mid-1950s Knox Premiere Westlite. For an approximately 70-year-old hat, this one is in remarkable condition.
Originally sold at one of the Rubin Brothers stores in Ft. Pierce and Vero Beach, FL. The business operated from 1927 to 1987.
Originally sold at one of the Rubin Brothers stores in Ft. Pierce and Vero Beach, FL. The business operated from 1927 to 1987.
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My puppy would be proud to take a 3 mile walk next to that hat!
Thanks, Rick!
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That's a real beauty.
My grandfather hat 2 German Short-haired Pointers that he hunted with named Naxwell and Mosely
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Mark, Thank you! Great looking Knox "Premiere Westlite" from you today!
Here are some additional Henrich Klipper Offenbach a. M. Front Windows Display photos.
Late 1920s early 1930s.
1950s
Echter Borsalino Display
Men's Soft Felt Hats Front Door Display and Boy's Caps Front Window Display
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Recently got this Beaver Hats Major in for a really good price. Very soft fur felt. Badly misshapen and covered in a ton of dust. A little brushing brought back the original shape, which I tweaked by hand with no steam. It has a unique mauve tone to it that I really like. 2.25" brim and 4.5" at the highest point of the crown, as it's shaped. Selfie in evening attire (on my back patio sipping on some red wine this evening).
Wow, a pristine 70 year old light colored hat is a rare animal. Looks great, Mark!
That you, Steve! And thanks for the additional AWESOME pictures!
Thanks, Dave!
Woot!!! VERY nice score!!!
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Inspired by our European poster of hats I commissioned this hare shaggy hat. I will show the AI mockup first then the hood and finally the hat.
Thanks, Bill!
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Thank you @VoodooSan for your kind words. Largely the credit goes to Tibor from Carlisle Hats in Melbourne who sourced the felt and then made the hat to specifications refined by Gemini AI with the idea as mentioned coming from a forum’s member post of shaggy hats. The felt colour is called bronze. Nice to bring another hat into the world. Now to get around to wearing them.
Today’s travelling hat. An unlined Panama for heading to Darwin next week.
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Today I brought out a new to me, green, Cervo.
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