habigman Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Mayser "Spezial", 60cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 3/4 inches, probably later 1950s. This hat is in super condition so probably seldom worn. The felt is fantastic and easily dry creases. Also looks great brim up or down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Mayser "Superbe", 57cm, Date Stamped 09/28/1959. This one belongs to Steur on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 More from the Mayser Pinterest "Heritage" board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Continued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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habigman Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Echter Mayser - Hut Seidl, 57cm, probably mid to late 1950s. Belongs to Stefan (Steur) on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Stetson Excellent "Woodlawn" made by Mayser Ulm under license, 58cm, Triple Stitch Over Welt, probably late 1950s. Notice the crease at the front and top of the crown (second photo). This style hat was popular in Germany in the late 1950s and worn without side dents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Mayser "Spezial", 58cm possibly late 1940s. This beauty belongs to Stefan (Steur) on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Mayser "Spezial", 59cm probably late 1950s very early 1960s. Found by Stefan (Steur) on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Echter Mayser "Spezial", 60cm, Date Stamped December 3, 1960. This one was found by Stefan (Steur) on the FL and now belongs to Daniele on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Echter Mayser "Wildleder", 56cm probably late 1950s very early 1960s. This one belongs to Stefan (Steur) on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Mayser "Flaum", 59cm 5 3/8 open crown, 2 1/2 inch over-welted brim, nice medium gray, excellent hand to the felt, probably later 1950s. This fantastic hat belongs to New Jack on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Mayser's Hutfabrik G. M. B. H. Ulm A./D., Erste Haarhutfabrik Deutschlands (First Fur Felt Hat Factory in Germany), Stammhaus gegr. 1800 (Founded 1800.). Post marked, December 5, 1923. Mir fehlt ein Mayser Hut (I'm missing a Mayser Hat), Fabrik a /D. (Factory Ulm on the Danube), Cliché zur Verfügung. (Picture is Available.), Unser Plakat. (Our Placard.), Gesetzlich geschützt. (Protected by Law.). This is a recent arrival. I like that the "Mir fehlt ein Mayser Hut (I'm missing a Mayser Hat), Fabrik a /D." advertisement is on the backside of the envelop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Mayser "Spezial", 58cm probably late 1950s early 1960s. This one belongs to NewJack on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Milz & Co. Lindenberg I/Allgäu (Bayern) Strohhut Fabrik (Straw Hat Factory) Dampfbetrieb u. Elektr. Kraftanlagen (Steam and Electric Power Plants), May 12, 1915. Mayser Ulm purchased the company in 1929 and it became known as Mayser Milz & Co. where they made Straw and Soft Felt Hats. Lindenberg was one of the Straw Hat making centers of Germany. Mayser Hat headquarters was moved to Lindenberg in the early 1990s after the closure of Mayser Ulm. (Click on Photo to Expand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Echter Mayser "Spezial", 59cm, Crown 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/2 inches probably later 1950s. This is a really great looking later Homburg. Also in near mint condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Echter Mayser "Hut Seidl", 59cm, Crown 6 inches Open, Brim 2 3/8 inches probably early 1950s. Overall a fantastic hat made especially for Hut Seidl München. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Continued. Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hut-Seidl München "Garant" made by Mayser Ulm, 60cm probably mid 1950s. Very high quality felt that easily dry creases. Also I really like the ribbon width and hat form. Hut-Seidl München had a strong historical connection with Mayser Ulm. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Continued. Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Mayser "Super", 56cm probably 1980s or later. This fantastic hat belongs to Stefan on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hut-Seidl München "Garant" made by Mayser Ulm, 57cm probably mid 1950s. This great hat belongs to Stefan on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Echter Breiter Haarhut possibly made by Mayser, 60cm, probably late 1950s. This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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habigman Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Mayser "Torry", 59cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/2 inches probably very late 1950s. This one turned out much better than expected. Really like the Felt (colors, finish and hand) and Bow design/work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Continued. Open Crown Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Mayser Miniature Hat Cartons, made by Zeitler - Karton, Murnau / Oberbayern. Last produced about 10 years ago. They are really well made and the dimensions (L x W x H) are approximately 4 1/4 x 4 x 2 1/4 inches. (Click on Photos to Expand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 The following is a translated from "Chapeau, Das Westalgäu behütet die Welt, Die Geschichte der Hutprodukrion in Lindenberg und Umgebung, 2015" (This is a great book that I purchased at the Deutsches Hut Museum Lindenberg). The following section discusses Post WWII Felt Hat and Felt Hood production for Lindenberg Hat Companies: Masyer Milz, Ottmar Reich and Aurel Huber. 28. Deutsche / German Mark and Economic Miracles The introduction of the Deutsche / German Mark in the three western occupation zones of Germany took place with the currency reform on 20 June 1948. Four days later, on 24 June 1948, there was also in the Soviet occupation zone to a monetary reform, together with the The separate economic reforms of West Berlin, the so-called "Berlin Blokade" 271. The separate reforms promoted the de facto West-East division of Germany, which led to the founding of two German states in 1949. The Federal Republic of Germany and the Germans emerged Democratic Republic (GDR). In the newly created Federal Republic of Germany, the time of the so-called "economic miracle", personified by the Minister of Economics Ludwig Erhard, began, and the West-Allgäu hat industry also participated strongly in the 1950s and 1960s and predefined their ability to export until the end of 1969 Lindenberg was now able to develop into a center of the German hat industry with stronger felt hat production, partly because the competition in the other part of Germany did not have a good start in the post-war period. Guben on the Lusatian Neisse (a river) in Brandenburg was probably the most important German production center of the felt hat industry before the war. After the war, Guben, now divided into a German and a Polish section, remained only the limited market of the GDR and its friends "Brother countries" of Eastern Europe. With DDR dumping prices starting from the middle of the 1960s the Gubener felt hat industry became in individual market segments a disagreeable competitor of the Westallgauer felt hat industry. After the currency reform, the complicated management regulations in the French occupation zone were abolished. Already in the second half of 1948, the number of hats manufactured in West Allgaeu more than doubled compared to the same period of the previous year. "With the release of the price, markets were again created on which supply and demand produced a realistic price structure With a fixed exchange rate against the US dollar, companies could again capitalize their investments without worrying about the monetary value. Investment in Production of Felt In Lindenberg, from the currency reform of 1948 onwards, investments were made mainly in felt hat production and in a separate production of felt stumps. As early as 1946/1947, the company Mayser-Milz & Cie. with their outsourced machines from Ulm to build a hair felts stump production in Lindenberg. The factory in Ulm had been bombed out in 1945. At the company premises in Lindenberg, construction was also undertaken after the currency reform in 1948. In 1948/1949, the 150-meter-long workshop for stump production ("Walkerei / Fulling") was built parallel to the railway body. (On November 10, 1971, the last hat-stump by Mayser-Milz was manufactured in the Lindenberg plant, after which the company moved the hat-stump production back to their factory in Ulm.) In 1950, an extension to the hat production on the Bismarckstraße followed and a 5 story new factory building on the Nadenbergstraße in 1958. The construction of 1958 was completed in 1999, just over 40 years later, with a high-level factory building with a high-bay warehouse Raw materials and finished goods extended.This extension was no longer used for the expansion of production, but for the rationalization of the production process.Thus, the production areas of women's and men's hat were combined and brought to the same level as the fabric hat department. The company Aurel Huber began in 1948/1949 with its own Felt Stumpen/Hood production. After the end of the war, it was cut off from its former source of supply in the former East of Germany (for example, Ratibor in Silesia) and was now planning its own crude factory in Lindenberg. Unlike the company Mayser-Milz, however, had no own production experience in this field. It compensated for this by recruiting Sudeten-German hat specialists, who had been expelled from Czechoslovakia in 1945. These specialists came from the hat city of Neutitschein in the "Kuhländchen" via the English and American occupation zones, and as early as mid-1946 Huber had obtained permission from the district president and the French governor in Lindau to recruit relevant hat specialists outside the French occupation zone A general freedom of movement between the western zones of occupation had not yet been agreed upon: it was in particular Rudolf Holub (1897-1970), a former executive employee of the hat factory Johann Huckel in Neutitschein, who took over the construction work of a hair-felt hat-stump production at Aurel Huber and In addition, other former specialists from Neutitschein brought to Lindenberg. From 1948, Huber commissioned residential buildings on Sedanstrasse, later to be built on the Spielermoos site, for these employees. End of 1948 / early 1949, the hair felts production of the company Aurel Huber went into operation. This raw material also included its own dyeing plant. Here Johann Beier, also from the company Hückel in Neutitschein, had done the set-up work, later he led the entire raw material of the company. On the company premises modern shedhallenve and a new boiler house for steam generation were built for the raw production. The new chimney was probably for reasons of prestige a bit higher than the previously highest fireplace in Lindenberg at the company Ottmar Reich. Also for the hat production itself the factory was extended by new buildings. Most recently in 1950, the connection building with turrets and 1952 a production building in the interior of the factory area. The Ottmar Reich company had acquired the hat factory Brüder Böhm in 1938 as a branch plant in Vienna and was able to source their felt stumps there. After the aryanized company was "returned duly" after the end of the war, it no longer had its own hat stump production. From 1949, the Bavarian Wool Felt factories K.G. (BWF) in Offingen / Danube became one of the main suppliers. This company had many years of experience in the felt cloth production and began in 1949 with the production of Hat Stumps, possibly already in development cooperation with the company Reich. The hat factory Ottmar Reich had thus set a substantial part on the production of Wool Felt Hats. It was said that the Mayser Fur Felt Men's Hat was the "Mercedes Class", the Reich Wool Felt Hat the (cheaper) "Opel Class". What this does not mean is the "Opel Class" could not make good money at that time. Ottmar Reich's Fur and Velour Hat Stumps were manufactured by Miesbach Obb company Kohlndorfer. Ottmar Reich then renamed it as an independent Hat Stump manufacturing plant. Hat Stumps were also purchased from foreign manufacturers, in addition to the Ebreichsdorfer Felt Hat Factory / S.J Fraenkel AG in Austria, from large manufacturers in Monza (Italy). In addition, new factory buildings were built on the factory site of the hat factory Ottmar Reich. A large extension, added 1961-1963 to the today monument-protected "Manz" industrial building, reached along the sunny road until almost the Glasbühlstraße. From "Chapeau, Das Westalgäu behütet die Welt, Die Geschichte der Hutprodukrion in Lindenberg und Umgebung, 2015" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Mayser Advertising Stand, possibly 1950s or could be later. This is a really nice item that Stefan let me know about. Property of Mayser Hat Factory Made by Josef Preissler Pforzheim (founded 1907) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 Mayser "Spezial", 59cm, early 1960s. The felt on this one is fantastic, great finish + dyeing, very dense and easily dry creases. I also really like the dimensions and form. The overall quality is very high. The liner is spot glued so this is another example of when that transition occurred (early 1960s). Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 Mayser Porcelain Plates, drawings Marga Trautloft - Mayser. I am not sure what time period they are from. Here are photos of the Mayser Porcelain Ashtray. http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/3-mayser-hutfabrik/page-2&do=findComment&comment=317 Here is some info courtesy of Stefan / Steur on the FL. Her name is Marga Trautloft and she was born Marga Mayser on 18th june 1913 as a daughter of Alfred Mayser and Helene Mayser. She was married to Johannes "Hannes" Trautloft (1912-1995), a high ranking Luftwaffe pilot and officer in WWII. Marga died 04th june 1998. She's buried in Waldfriedhof Solln near Munich along with her husband. On the gravestone she's listed as "kostumbildnerin" (costume designer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Stetson Excellent "Stratoliner", 58cm, probably later 1950s. Made by Mayser in Germany under license and is in NOS condition. The unique color is listed as Peacock. The color will show better in sun light. The lighter weight felt has a Chamois like finish and easily dry creases. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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habigman Posted December 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 Original Mayser Milz & Cie. "Carlton, Sämisch Extra" 62cm probably mid 1950s. The light green felt has a Chamois finish and easily dry creases. I have never seen one like this before so very unique. The color and finish will look much better in natural light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Th. Jo. Ernst Köln "Panzara Superior" "Eden", possibly late 1950s. Based on the paper label this hat was possible made by Mayser Milz & Cie. for Th. Jo. Ernst Köln. Th. Jo. Ernst Köln was a well men's store located in Köln. I assume the Italianized "Panzara, Marca Registrata" trademark was registered by Th. Jo. Ernst Köln. Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Mayser "Spezial", 55cm, possibly mid 1950s. Great form and NOS condition. This hat also belongs Horst Brömme of Brömme Hut Museum Nuremberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Mayser "Superbe", 60cm, possibly early 1950s. The felt is is very soft and the brim is less stiff so not like a typical Mayser Homburg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Borchert Berlin W. "Federleicht/Feather Light" possibly very early 1960s. The felt is light in weight with a very soft hand. This form and ribbon / bow work was popular in the late 1950s into the early 1960s. Based on the paper label format Borchert Berlin W. sourced this hat from Mayser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Mayser Ulm Paper Label Types, Pre 1940 Mayser "Komet" Mayser "?" Mayser's "Orion" Mayser "Talpa" Mayser "R" made for the famous München hat store Johann Zehme (Royal Bavarian Court Supplier). Mayser "Stella Steif Federlicht" made for Huthase Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig. Mayser "Diadem" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 Mayser "Spezial", 58 cm, probably later 1940s. The felt and form on this hat are fantastic. I was able to verify that this store location did not survive WWII but this hat appears to be post WWII but probably just after. https://www.gelsenkirchener-geschichten.de/viewtopic.php?p=485927#485927 https://www.gelsenkirchener-geschichten.de/viewtopic.php?p=485929#485929 Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 Mayser "Stella Steif Federlicht / Stiff Feather Light" made for Huthase / Hat Hare, 58cm, 155 grams, possible 1930s. I was lucky because I noticed there was a lot of padding behind the sweatband. Also figured it was made by a high quality company which also turned out to be correct. This is a really fantastic Fur Felt (Haar.filz) Stiff Felt made by Mayser Ulm. I really like the dimensions and form. The sweatband leather is especially nice and the fit is perfect. Huthase had stores in Dresden, Chemnitz, and Leipzig. Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Mayser "Superbe", 59 cm, possible date stamp of June 3, 1950. Great felt, dressing and form. Open Crown Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Mayser "Diadem", 55 cm probably later 1930s. This amazing + rare pre 1940s Mayser Velour belongs to Garrett on the FL. I came across this hat on German Ebay and I let Garett know about it. Luckily he decided to buy it even though it was one below his hat size. Natural Lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted October 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Mayser "Supra", measures 58.5 cm possibly originally early 1950s or older. The sweatband was replaced a while ago and I am not sure about the ribbon bow. I couldn't find any paper label and the store comes up blank on searches. The dark blue felt is fantastic and I really like the form. It's actually a really great looking hat. Open Crown Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Mayser "Melange", 58cm possible early 1930s. The felt is a mix of Wool and Fur. This hat belongs to Huthase on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Mayser "Spezial", 61 cm, possibly early 1950s. The dark blue felt is fantastic (color, finish) and easily dry creases. As usual great dressing work (ribbon/bow, sweatband, liner) It's also in NOS condition so probably rarely if ever worn. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Mayser "Spezial", 58 cm, Brim at about 6 cm, Crown 12 cm at the center dent possibly early 1950s. Sold by Albert Wentzel of Lünen, Germany. From what I gather the shop lasted from 1855 for about a hundred years. This one belongs to Stefan on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 Mayser "Spezial", 57 cm probably 1950 based on the 150 Year mark on the Crown Patch. This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL. Sold by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Mayser "Superbe", 58 cm, date stamped 1956. Found by Daniele and now belongs to Randy on the FL. Date stamped February 4, 1956 DF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Mayser, 58 cm, date stamped December 19, 1961, no paper label. This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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