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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Here is some more info on J. C. Förster & Sohn, Max Förster and other Altenburg Hat Factories. No mention of J. C. Förster & Sohn, Gustav Förster or Max Förster in the following 1859 Address Book. "Adressbuch aller Länder der Erde der Kaufleute, Fabrikanten, Gewerbtreibenden, Gutsbesitzer etc...- mayserwegener
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Hückel Weilheim "Extra" possibly mid to later 1950s. This is the other "Extra" I mentioned. This Soft Felt is more formal than the one I posted yesterday. Probably worn brim up but looks good snapped too. I found this one back in 2023. Here is a J. Hückel´s Söhne "Extra"...- mayserwegener
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Hückel Weilheim "Extra" possibly mid to later 1950s. I only have one other Hückel Weilheim "Extra" so less common. This Soft Felt has some wear but I like wearing it. I found it back in 2011.- mayserwegener
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Stefan, Thank you! I think you are correct regarding Hückel Weilheim. Fantastic series of hats from you today!- mayserwegener
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Matt, I will also see what else I can find. It would be interesting to see how far back J. C. Förster & Söhne went.- mayserwegener
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
John, Great find! The Velour looks fantastic. It could be early 1950s maybe a bit later. At this time Lembert produced their on Velour felt not just finished.- mayserwegener
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Matt, A really Fantastic find! I like everything about and it's super condition. It has the JHS Soft Felts Post WWI Type 2 paper label. https://www.flickr.com/photos/26044488@N04/albums/72157719040718311/ I have come across JHS "Chamois" before but never in my size. There might be one JHS...- mayserwegener
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Matt, Super find! I will have to see if I can find a similar paper label. It's in great condition and you wear it well.- mayserwegener
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Matt, I am sorry I took some time to reply. I found some interesting information about "Max Förster Haar und Wollfilz Hutfabrik" and J.C. Förster & Sohn Hutfabrik mentioned in " Handbuch der Leistungsfähigkeit der gesammten Industrie Deutschlands, Oesterreichs Elsass-Lothringens und der...- mayserwegener
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Hut Brömme Nürnberg 75th Anniversary (1953) possibly mid 1950s. Great Chamois finish and in NOS condition. Found this Soft Felt back in 2021.- mayserwegener
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Thank you. It can't be earlier than 1954. My guess would be 1957-1959.- mayserwegener
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Thank you for posting a photo of the paper label. It looks like "Whippet" next to "Form". I only have record of one other Stetson - Mayser "Whippet". It's possibly mid to later 1950s so it's an earlier one...- mayserwegener
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Great to see! It was made by Mayser. Mayser Ulm had the Stetson license starting in 1954. Does it have a paper label?- mayserwegener
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P. & C. Habig Wien - Berlin, possibly later 1920s. This hat was made specially for the P. & C. Habig Berlin store at Friedrichstrasse 82a which didn't survive WWII. The beautiful Straw Weave glows gold (from a thin coating of shellac) in sunlight and is flexible (only the top of the crown...- mayserwegener
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Marcel, Thanks! Fantastic hats from you the past week!- mayserwegener
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Nathan, Thank you! Luckily, I have a good relationship with the museum. I am happy Matt saw our posts.- mayserwegener
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Stefan, Thank you! I agree! As always a great series of hats from you! I especially like Courtney (by Dalton). Very Camber like.- mayserwegener
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Matt, Thank you for your feedback!- mayserwegener
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