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[steur]

For those interested in JS Meuwsen but don't want to stray too far from what they know. Here's an intersting one that is on offer right now on a Dutch auction site, so not mine.
Early Stetson bowler size 7 3/8 (unclear if that's European or American sizing) sold by JS Meuwsen. Current asking price €100.

 

[Rmccamey]

Spectacular history. Thanks for sharing. It makes me appreciate the old hats even more.

J.S. Meuwsen: the shops part II

Before we start with the shops in Rotterdam, here is a picture of the interior of the Damrak store in Amsterdam.
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J.S. Meuwsen on Mosseltrap, Rotterdam was a branch of the chain Meuwsen was setting up. This shop had established itself at number 3 in 1905 and remained there until the bombing of Rotterdam in 1940. In Rotterdam, J.S. Meuwsen's had two more branches; in Boijmansstraat and on Mathenesserplein.

In this top down view we can see the shop in the middle right.
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More or less the same view: the white building in the middle of the block is the hat store.
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The storefront. On the far left we see the P&C Habig plaque. View attachment 685576

The shop again, seen on the right.
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And the shop in the Boijmansstraat. Again on the right (but only just).
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Hats sold by JS Meuwsen can be found now and then and I have several in the collection. Same thing for Staalmeester, Zephyr, Flevo and Holborn hats. Hats that are specifically branded JS Meuwsen though are a different matter. Those are very hard to find and I’ve never seen a soft felt one, just top hats.

 

[steur]

Spectacular history. Thanks for sharing. It makes me appreciate the old hats even more.



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Thanks, Randy. I had forgotten that gorgeous Stetson came from Meuwsen as well.

 

[Steve1857]

I guess you would like to see a hat now. Any hat! Well, this is not just any hat and I will steal some of Steve's @Steve1857 thunder, but this one I found recently.

J.S. Meuwsen top hat in brown silk. Size 57. Never seen one before and not very likely I'll see one again. As Steve is the topper master of the lounge I thought it would fit his collection better.

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Absolutely wonderful research on J.S. Meuwsen in your thread of posts, Stefan!

You haven't stolen anything at all. If it weren't for you, there would be no thunder. I can't thank you enough for this very unique beauty.

 

[steur]

Absolutely wonderful research on J.S. Meuwsen in your thread of posts, Stefan!

You haven't stolen anything at all. If it weren't for you, there would be no thunder. I can't thank you enough for this very unique beauty.

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Thanks, Steve. Very satisfying if research uncovers this much information. That topper came exactly at the right time and can now have a good home with its many brethren.