Stefan, Thank you! Yes ladies that did the stitch work by hand and machine were masters of their craft.
Alan, Fantastic! I like everything about it! The Ovalized Sixteenths sizing is very unique.Brown Knox in its original box. Note the 1930s US Customs inspection stamp. The primer is hat sizing is printed on the underside of the box lid.
Great bowler Randy. Flowers looking beautiful
5000 to 6000 bowlers per month were being produced.
And two of them were size 7 5/8 or larger.
You really wear a bowler well.
Randy, Very stylish F.M. Robinson Stiff Felt!
I love the character time has brought to that sweatbandThis week I will feature the C. G. Wilke Guben, Germany Hat Factory. Founded by Carl Gottlob Wilke in 1822 Guben, Germany. He invented the weather-proof wool hat and was a major contributor in the mechanization of hat making. C. G. Wilke manufactured both Wool and Fur (including Velour) Soft and Stiff Felt Hats. C. G. Wilke Factory was severely damaged during WWII. Guben was the largest hat making center in Germany up to WWII but was heavily damaged during the war. What remained of the Guben Hat Industry infrastructure after WWII was nationalized as VEB United Hutwerke Guben (Guben was located in the GDR).
C. G. Wilke "B. Sup.", Crown Open 6 inches, Brim 2 1/2 inches, possibly mid to late 1920s. The Velour Felt is very pliable in the Crown and the Brim stiffness is enforced by the Over Welt. The Black Velour is of medium length and shows nice gloss but not Soleil. There as remnants of stitching behind the sweatband so originally it had a liner.
The Bow Knot design is also used on C. G. Wilke Stiff Felts
C. G. Wilke / Guben , "Fur, Velour- and Wool Hat Factory", 1918-1929
Fine looking beard, D! Offers the appearance of a leading role actor along with the Camp Draft.
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. Great outfit, as always. Your black knit tie rings a certain note for me, as for several years I've found one to be an indispensable item for my wardrobe. In fact, over the last few years I've acquired the silk versions in eight or nine colors. They pair well with patterned shirts, sweaters, vests, or jackets.Unknown maker hat again on the last nice day for a week.
IMG_3522 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_3521 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_3520 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
5-7-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good Thursday,
Michael
Good to see you, Reggie. Stylish as always!
Splendid, Mike. Wish I could find more of those.
That Mallory can handle anything. Nice one, Joe.
Thank you, Steve. No label in this hat. The model name could be "Durit".
You wear that bowler so well, Randy. Glad it found you.
Great to see these survivor hats, Steve. Loads of character on this one. Keep them coming.This week I will feature the C. G. Wilke Guben, Germany Hat Factory. Founded by Carl Gottlob Wilke in 1822 Guben, Germany. He invented the weather-proof wool hat and was a major contributor in the mechanization of hat making. C. G. Wilke manufactured both Wool and Fur (including Velour) Soft and Stiff Felt Hats. C. G. Wilke Factory was severely damaged during WWII. Guben was the largest hat making center in Germany up to WWII but was heavily damaged during the war. What remained of the Guben Hat Industry infrastructure after WWII was nationalized as VEB United Hutwerke Guben (Guben was located in the GDR).
C. G. Wilke "B. Sup.", Crown Open 6 inches, Brim 2 1/2 inches, possibly mid to late 1920s. The Velour Felt is very pliable in the Crown and the Brim stiffness is enforced by the Over Welt. The Black Velour is of medium length and shows nice gloss but not Soleil. There as remnants of stitching behind the sweatband so originally it had a liner.
The Bow Knot design is also used on C. G. Wilke Stiff Felts
C. G. Wilke / Guben , "Fur, Velour- and Wool Hat Factory", 1918-1929
Great looking hat Blare. I hope the veterinarian was able to get Mugsy on the way to a quick recovery.
