The following is a visual tour of the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Hat Museum, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany. The main theme of the museum is the historic "Homburg Hat" which Edward VII brought back to England and made world famous. I would like to thank the museum curators for allowing me...
First off I would like to thank Daniele for setting up an amazing tour of the Borsalino factory! It was such a fantastic experience / privilege to see the inner workings of such a historic hat company. I would also like to thank our host Eva from Borsalino. She answered all our questions and...
Hearing regarding tariffs on imported "Trimmed and Sewed Straw Hats" (Boaters) and "Fur Felt Hats for Men". I found this while researching Bill & Caldwell "Importers of Men's Stiff, Soft and Straw Hats" 743-745 Broadway, New York. It shows how small the number of imported finished hats and the...
I found this very informative article from 1921 while researching Coal Tar Dyes. Coal Tar Dyes were used to dye fur and wool felt hoods. The article is a great overview of the dyeing operations and also includes some interesting comments regarding Austrian Velours (and velours in general) and...
Knox "Player", Open Crown, size 7 5/8, 61cm, Chocolate Brown, with a wide Box Bow + Pin. The felt is of a heavier weight but takes a dry crease. The crown is ~ 5 1/2 inches open and the brim is 2 3/8 inch. $100.00 plus $12.00 shipping.
Stetson Royal De Luxe prototype without liner. I couldn't find any felt flaws. Very nice shade of brown. I have a limited number of these in this same size. Asking $150.00 plus $12.00 shipping.
Crown: 5 1/2 inches open
Brim: 2 1/2 inches
This a prototype from the Stetson Factory Outlet so it doesn't have the Stetsonian label on the sweatband. This is the only one they had. I couldn't find any felt flaws on this one. Asking 165.00 plus $12.00 shipping.
I came across these photos (1927) when doing some research on the famous hat company P. & C. Habig Wien. I assume the hats were made by P. & C. Habig but I not sure about the clothing.
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