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Hemp Stratoliner and bamboo fabric shirt this morning. Hot and muggy so I thought Id follow the tropical feel
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Kicking around the house in my Stetson RD Homburg. One of, if not the first vintage hat I bought. I think I'm going to send this one to BM Franklin sometime between now and the next cold snap (probably sometime in October) to get it cleaned up and ready to wear out. I love this hat. 
It looks pretty solid in this photo, but it reads "dirty" in person. That was the first thing my wife said when she saw me wearing it.
It looks pretty solid in this photo, but it reads "dirty" in person. That was the first thing my wife said when she saw me wearing it.
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Remember though, a hat repair takes 4-6 weeks by them. Get in early.Kicking around the house in my Stetson RD Homburg. One of, if not the first vintage hat I bought. I think I'm going to send this one to BM Franklin sometime between now and the next cold snap (probably sometime in October) to get it cleaned up and ready to wear out. I love this hat.
It looks pretty solid in this photo, but it reads "dirty" in person. That was the first thing my wife said when she saw me wearing it.
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Ah - very good point - thanks Jeff
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Flying back to the states tonight in a Borsalino, info unknown since the lining is fastened right through the tag. Folco, I believe. Originally from Fein Kaller of Switzerland.
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WOW!!!Ottmar Reich, Kreissäge Hut / Straw Boater possibly later 1920s. It's highly possible the Straw type and weave are Asian but it is just a guess. I know that Ottmar Reich sourced from Asia (see below) and there were so many Straw types, weaves and sources in the time period (see below). It only weighs 110 grams so light in weight. The Mother of Pearl Shank Button was missing but I was able to find a vintage replacement. I found this Kreissäge Hut / Straw Boater back in 2016.
The following is from Ottmar Reich "100 Years" (1938). I found this Anniversary Booklet back in 2014.
Images from China and Japan, provided by our business partners for the commemorative publication.
Sowing (China): The sparse image nevertheless reveals the care with which the fields are cultivated here in the hilly countryside; they resemble our vineyards more than our arable land. The soil, neither too lean nor too rich, produces fine, tall stalks.
Inspection of the braids (China): The braiders have a tendency to unravel less-than-perfect braiding material in such a way that it ends up lying on the inside of the individual piece. The inspectors all work under side skylights, checking the dimensions, the purity of the stalk, the quality of the work, sorting out the grades, and achieving an astonishing daily output
Harvesting on the plains (China): Rice and wheat straw are often cut for braiding purposes before the grain ripens, so that the stalks are not very woody and can be woven quickly and beautifully. The provinces of Maslienpoo, Sancolien, Fiuku, and Sinchong are renowned for this.
Rustic braiding (Japan): The process of making straw braid is easy to follow. The woman sitting on the left squeezes the already sorted stalks of a precisely measured length in half. The women in the middle braid them together with nimble fingers and deliver the finished braids to the woman working on the far right, who maintains the exact trade measurement while winding the braid and simultaneously remeasure the delivered goods
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The entire booklet is available here.
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/18-ottmar-reich-hutfabrik/#findComment-943
As I mentioned the number different Straw types, weaves and sources were too many in the time period to make a determination today. The following display is from the general time period of this Ottmar Reich, Kreissäge Hut / Straw Boater. Mayser - Milz & Cie were also located in Lindenberg.
Mayser-Milz & Cie. "Exotenstumpen und Strohgeflechte Für Herren Sommerhüte / Exotic Straw Hoods and Straw Braids for Men's Summer Hats". This is from Deutsches Hutmuseum Kulturfabrik, Lindenberg, Germany collection which is located in the former Ottmar Reich factory building. I took this photo when I visited the museum back in 2016. You might be able to enlarge the photo by clicking on it.
Unfortunately the display was on top of a large display case so it was too far away to take good photos but you can see more details at the URL below. It would be extremely helpful to be able to photograph this display in detail. About 10 years ago I made a request to the museum to see if they could take detailed photos and they said they might be able to when the display was cleaned but I never followed up on it.
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/237-mayser-milz-cie-exotenstumpen-und-strohgeflechte-für-herren-sommerhüte-exotic-straw-hoods-and-straw-braids-for-mens-summer-hats/
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Today I should be wearing straw because of the heat, but am wearing this pre-1983 Stetson 10X, anticipating the weather. Looks to be two long afternoons and possibly evenings in the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) watching for the bad stuff that may come our way..... :-1
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Stay safe.
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Thank you! That is priority 1. I seldom go out in the field anymore, mostly sit at my desk to monitor radar and reports, and keep in touch with the NWS and emergency services.
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Keep an eye out for Pecos Bill!
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Good stuff, Stefan
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Good to see you Nathan. Hope you are doing well.
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Randy, Thank you!
As always, Steve, a terrifically interesting hat, and fascinating information!Ottmar Reich, Kreissäge Hut / Straw Boater possibly later 1920s. It's highly possible the Straw type and weave are Asian but it is just a guess. I know that Ottmar Reich sourced from Asia (see below) and there were so many Straw types, weaves and sources in the time period (see below). It only weighs 110 grams so light in weight. The Mother of Pearl Shank Button was missing but I was able to find a vintage replacement. I found this Kreissäge Hut / Straw Boater back in 2016.
The following is from Ottmar Reich "100 Years" (1938). I found this Anniversary Booklet back in 2014.
Images from China and Japan, provided by our business partners for the commemorative publication.
Sowing (China): The sparse image nevertheless reveals the care with which the fields are cultivated here in the hilly countryside; they resemble our vineyards more than our arable land. The soil, neither too lean nor too rich, produces fine, tall stalks.
Inspection of the braids (China): The braiders have a tendency to unravel less-than-perfect braiding material in such a way that it ends up lying on the inside of the individual piece. The inspectors all work under side skylights, checking the dimensions, the purity of the stalk, the quality of the work, sorting out the grades, and achieving an astonishing daily output
Harvesting on the plains (China): Rice and wheat straw are often cut for braiding purposes before the grain ripens, so that the stalks are not very woody and can be woven quickly and beautifully. The provinces of Maslienpoo, Sancolien, Fiuku, and Sinchong are renowned for this.
Rustic braiding (Japan): The process of making straw braid is easy to follow. The woman sitting on the left squeezes the already sorted stalks of a precisely measured length in half. The women in the middle braid them together with nimble fingers and deliver the finished braids to the woman working on the far right, who maintains the exact trade measurement while winding the braid and simultaneously remeasure the delivered goods
30
The entire booklet is available here.
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/18-ottmar-reich-hutfabrik/#findComment-943
As I mentioned the number different Straw types, weaves and sources were too many in the time period to make a determination today. The following display is from the general time period of this Ottmar Reich, Kreissäge Hut / Straw Boater. Mayser - Milz & Cie were also located in Lindenberg.
Mayser-Milz & Cie. "Exotenstumpen und Strohgeflechte Für Herren Sommerhüte / Exotic Straw Hoods and Straw Braids for Men's Summer Hats". This is from Deutsches Hutmuseum Kulturfabrik, Lindenberg, Germany collection which is located in the former Ottmar Reich factory building. I took this photo when I visited the museum back in 2016. You might be able to enlarge the photo by clicking on it.
Unfortunately the display was on top of a large display case so it was too far away to take good photos but you can see more details at the URL below. It would be extremely helpful to be able to photograph this display in detail. About 10 years ago I made a request to the museum to see if they could take detailed photos and they said they might be able to when the display was cleaned but I never followed up on it.
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/237-mayser-milz-cie-exotenstumpen-und-strohgeflechte-für-herren-sommerhüte-exotic-straw-hoods-and-straw-braids-for-mens-summer-hats/
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I had… if memory serves.. my first hat casualty. Went to see the Jelly Roll concert at the Palm Beach Amphitheater a couple weeks ago. Generally for events like this I choose a hat with smaller dimensions so as not to be obtrusive. Even still… when the performance starts I like to remove my hat so as not to obstruct the view of folks behind. So for most of the concert I had hung my Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe on my water bottle in the holder in front of me. In the excitement at the end of the show I sadly managed to leave it in the seat. Finally confirmed today they did not find it in lost and found at the amphitheater.
This hat was one I always kept in the ready to go pile… so while I’m sad to see it go… I am glad it got a good amount of head time the last few years. And I hope it finds its way into the hands of someone who loves it!
Here is the last photo taken with it.
Some pics from when it arrived back in 2020
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This hat was one I always kept in the ready to go pile… so while I’m sad to see it go… I am glad it got a good amount of head time the last few years. And I hope it finds its way into the hands of someone who loves it!
Here is the last photo taken with it.
Some pics from when it arrived back in 2020
Hold On To Your Hats!!!
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Mark, Thsnks! Fantastic looking Soft Felt from you yesterday.
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