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German & Austrian Hutmachers

Steve1857

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Albert Funk Hut=Fabrik Bamberg, paper bag, probably early 1900s. I received this last week. The bag appears to have been never been used.

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Albert Funk Hutfabrik became Bamberger Haarhutfabrik in 1922 so the paper bag has to predate 1922.

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"Dehazet Supplier Directory For The Entire Hat Industry And Related Businesses" (1928)

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Another great hat ephemera find, Steve. Also from German E-bay?

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Steve1857

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Steve, Thanks! Yes this was a German Ebay find. It's unusual because it's a bag vs. an advertising placard. It must have been for a tie, gloves or something similar. I have some other old paper bags that were used for hats like this one.

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So interesting and steeped in history, Steve. I have a penchant for that era in German history. I must start looking on German eBay.

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Steve1857

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Steve, Thanks! Yes this was a German Ebay find. It's unusual because it's a bag vs. an advertising placard. It must have been for a tie, gloves or something similar. I have some other old paper bags that were used for hats like this one.

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Seems like herr Müller had a fine assortment of head wear. Do you know what city his establishment was in?

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Albert Funk Hut=Fabrik Bamberg, paper bag, probably early 1900s. I received this last week. The bag appears to have never been used.

36064804953_e424f26d00_b.jpg


36477082600_a4fa50da20_b.jpg


Albert Funk Hutfabrik became Bamberger Haarhutfabrik in 1922 so the paper bag has to predate 1922.

36702857482_20268b9494_b.jpg


"Dehazet Supplier Directory For The Entire Hat Industry And Related Businesses" (1928)

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Another great find, Steve. Amazing that someone saved this.
 

Steve1857

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Steve, Thanks! They were located in Marburg. Here is the hat "Gloria" (no company mark) that was in the paper bag. I decided to wear it today! :)

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What a great hat, Steve. Very interesting shape and colour. Love the large ribbon and bow pattern. 1920's would you say?

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What a great hat, Steve. Very interesting shape and colour. Love the large ribbon and bow pattern. 1920's would you say?

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Steve, Thanks! I am guessing 1930s but can't say for sure. I am asking a Typography expert about about the type of script "Gloria" on the sweatband and if it might be time period specific. I believe the hat is made of Wool but it has a very unusual / unique hand that is similar to the other hats that I have with a similar paper label format. As you can see the felt is very dense + thin. This hat is very light in weight considering its size. Here is another one of the hats with a similar paper label.

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"Lollar" is close by to Marburg so the hat company might be nearby. I will have to check into to possible hat companies in that area.

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This is the paper label from the "Gloria" hat.

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Steve1857

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Steve, Thanks! I am guessing 1930s but can't say for sure. I am asking a Typography expert about about the type of script "Gloria" on the sweatband and if it might be time period specific. I believe the hat is made of Wool but it has a very unusual / unique hand that is similar to the other hats that I have with a similar paper label format. As you can see the felt is very dense + thin. This hat is very light in weight considering its size. Here is another one of the hats with a similar paper label.

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"Lollar" is close by to Marburg so the hat company might be nearby. I will have to check into to possible hat companies in that area.

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This is the paper label from the "Gloria" hat.

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Great hats as usual, Steve. The Lollar says schwarz but looks more navy blue. Trick of the light? It reminds me of a lovely French homburg I bought from Daniele last summer. Date was late 1940's early 1950's. Very light, too. Could there be a connection?
 

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Thank you for the conformation. I think the hat is later 1950s maybe a bit later. Look forward to seeing on your head.

Thanks for the info! The crown is much lower than expected. You got it! I think it would look much better when choice of clothing is more 'uptempo'. :)
 

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