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German & Austrian Hutmachers

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Hückel Jota Seal Velour in black. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11,5cm at the center dent. As expected the felt is incredible on this hat. Only n i g g le I have is that the liner is sagging. Have to figure out a way to remedy that.

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Steve1857

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Hückel Jota Seal Velour in black. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11,5cm at the center dent. As expected the felt is incredible on this hat. Only n i g g le I have is that the liner is sagging. Have to figure out a way to remedy that.

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Yet another great find, Stefan.

Love it!
 
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Hückel Jota Seal Velour in black. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11,5cm at the center dent. As expected the felt is incredible on this hat. Only n i g g le I have is that the liner is sagging. Have to figure out a way to remedy that.

huckel jota seal_01.jpg


huckel jota seal_02.jpg


huckel jota seal_03.jpg


huckel jota seal_04.jpg


huckel jota seal_06.jpg


huckel jota seal_07.jpg


huckel jota seal_08.jpg


huckel jota seal_09.jpg


huckel jota seal_10.jpg


huckel jota seal_11.jpg
Stefan, Always great to see a JHS "Jota" "Seal Velour"! Definitely a fantastic Real Velour!
 
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"Collins Wien" started out as "Hutfabrik / Hat Factory J. Kollin" in 1949. Wien Amtliches Telephonbuch 1949.

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In 1952 it became known as "Hutfabrik Kollin". Wien Amtliches Telephonbuch 1952.

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In 1954 the factory changed locations. Wien Amtliches Telephonbuch 1954.

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In 1956 the "Collins" hat store opened. The "Hutfabrik Kollin" is also listed. Wien Amtliches Telephonbuch 1956.

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The factory still has a separate listing. Wien Amtliches Telephonbuch 1956.

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In 1968 the the "Collins Salzburg" store opened. There is still a seperate listing for "Hutfabrik Kollin". Wien Amtliches Telephonbuch 1968.

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In 1977 "Collins" changes to "Collins Hüte" and "Hutfabrik Kollin" changes to "Hutfabrik Walter Kollin". Wien Amtliches Telephonbuch 1977.

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The status remains the same up to 1979. I will include the 1980s when I have that information.
 

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