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French Hats and makers.

esteban68

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There is a void when it comes to French makers. I can't recall how long TIRARD lasted. There are other examples in this thread so you might want scan back. The French makers maintained high quality into the 1960s. I tend to think its from that time period. It's a great looking hat!
 

esteban68

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Thanks for that , I found the information on page 12 On this thread, it appears reminiscent of Fletchet to me.....either way it's a very nicely made hat almost mint with just some drying out of the sweat band still I think a good find £8!
 
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Fléchet Vous Présente Quelques Modèles De Sa Collection De Printemps 1953, Fléchet Presents To You Some Models From Their Spring Collection 1953, from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg, Germany hat collection. . There are some interesting fabric hats (very rare finds).

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2525. Modern Line 1953 Flechet real young and sporty.

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2572. Velours, for hunting, mountains, sports, saddle stitching and over welt edge.

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80 T. Nylon and felt hat, waterproof, fully rib. 82 T. Popline (type of fabric) Felt, ? .

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2535. Escapade multicolored half satin, elegant shape to wear notes all around, 3 stitched edge. Can be realized in all qualities.
2527. Carefree, ?

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2534. Antelope finish, slight edge narrow stripe, a distinguished shape and youthful.

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2560 ? 81 T Nylon Felt, ?

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2538. Franc cut, large enough volume, wide brim, topped with pleated ribbon.

2546. Mousseline* without primer, very flexible, particularly comfortable, discrete ventilation, ?, Hat of Spring, of Sport, future formula of headgear for men.
*a fine sheer fabric (as of rayon) that resembles muslin

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Twice a Year, for the Spring and Autumn, Fléchet presents new models that tomorrow's fashion. If Fléchet hats for ladies and gentlemen are the most perfect elegance, if they are "young they also offer every guarantee of comfort, flexibility and use. Their felt is of incomparable quality and flawless finish. Fléchct justified its motto :

Fléchet the Perfect Hat
 

moehawk

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Hey all!
I saw this vintage Fléchet homburg on eBay, and it just spoke to me. It said Buy Me Now cheap before soneone bids on me! But, true to form, I wembled too long, soneone bid, and I had to bid and wait till the bitter end.

It arrived yesterday. It has a couple of light spots on it, but otherwise the felt is in nice shape. Unreeded sweat, taped seam. Tip patch rather than a liner. Just over 5 1/2" crown, 2 3/8" brim with the curl. 125 g, so a medium weight.

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The tip patch and tag:

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And the stamps:

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The nog shots:

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Fit was just a hair tight, not much adjustment needed. Seller claimed it is 1940's or earlier. I think so too, but as always I look forward to input from the folks more expert tham myself.
My first French hat, most likely not my last!
 
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Hey all!
I saw this vintage Fléchet homburg on eBay, and it just spoke to me. It said Buy Me Now cheap before soneone bids on me! But, true to form, I wembled too long, soneone bid, and I had to bid and wait till the bitter end.

It arrived yesterday. It has a couple of light spots on it, but otherwise the felt is in nice shape. Unreeded sweat, taped seam. Tip patch rather than a liner. Just over 5 1/2" crown, 2 3/8" brim with the curl. 125 g, so a medium weight.

115c56c8dea07dabd1add01d1c0efd52.jpg
216ae12cdbfb48fe54aca80fd7ea88bf.jpg
95042882d2a8f05ccc848da9bfbe57ff.jpg


The tip patch and tag:

112631fd9aff447e752c22dbd60f9f16.jpg
78ecb0516fea27edab05f0a3aec240b8.jpg


And the stamps:

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f738210b9db99eda2031944379712a0d.jpg


The nog shots:

a3a1970a9ec336070202cc4100b5f517.jpg
17d46f8e114ac540a7fce2c64d7867ea.jpg


Fit was just a hair tight, not much adjustment needed. Seller claimed it is 1940's or earlier. I think so too, but as always I look forward to input from the folks more expert tham myself.
My first French hat, most likely not my last!
I was watching that one myself. Glad it went to a great lounger, it will have a good afterlife!
 
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Hey all!
I saw this vintage Fléchet homburg on eBay, and it just spoke to me. It said Buy Me Now cheap before soneone bids on me! But, true to form, I wembled too long, soneone bid, and I had to bid and wait till the bitter end.

It arrived yesterday. It has a couple of light spots on it, but otherwise the felt is in nice shape. Unreeded sweat, taped seam. Tip patch rather than a liner. Just over 5 1/2" crown, 2 3/8" brim with the curl. 125 g, so a medium weight.

Fit was just a hair tight, not much adjustment needed. Seller claimed it is 1940's or earlier. I think so too, but as always I look forward to input from the folks more expert tham myself.
My first French hat, most likely not my last!

That's real pretty Moe! Great color. Looks good on you, too.
 

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