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Mayser "Komet" probably 1920s but could be 1930s from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg , Germany hat collection.

Fest Book for German Federation of Hat Shops, Munich June 23,24,25, 1930. This is from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg, Germany hat collection. The booklet includes some great advertisements from historic German and Austrian hat companies. (Click On Photos to Expand!) For Association 1930 Of Counsel Dr. Sasse. Our district Bavaria and the local group "Munich has invited the National Federation to Munich at its annual meeting. We have the" sincere desire to welcome from all parts of the empire colleagues. The district leader Kol. Blindhammer, waiting with a thoughtful gift for the hard Reich joined on. Mr. Rührigkeit has managed to lead in these hard times the 'Association thoughts forward, he is the youngest child. the newly founded Chiemsee Ciaugruppe. imagine. We congratulate Mr Blindhammer and the district on this success, which means a success of the Reich Association and the organizing idea at all. The 'energetic affirmation of the organization: - is thought to go a new strong impetus. Get the main session of the Reich Associations, German Hat Shops Association visit it. The establishment of the new Gaugruppe in extremely difficult economic time, in a region, the more difficult association work as a result of marked characteristics of its development, is a refutation of the key word of the Association fatigue As in all areas.

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Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Antique Liner and Sweatband Stamps From Various Hat Companies! Zapf Family Tree! Show Room

Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Theresia Bartolot (born Zapf) owner with a hat I purchased. Applying My Initials To The Sweatband. Some Historic Artifacts!

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Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand!) Zapf does great detail work. Pay attention to all the machines they have! Fantastic Brim Edge Work!

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Ludwig Zapf Hutmacher is located in the Werfen, Austria. The company Hutmacher Zapf is a traditional Austrian family company based in Werfen, Austria. The company was founded in 1893 and run by Theresa Bartolot (born Zapf) and twelve employees. Ms. Bartolot was gracious enough to give me a very detailed tour of the entire production facility and adjacent shop show room. Zapf makes very high quality hats with very nice detail work. Their focus is Trachten but they also make Soft Felt Dress Hat styles with Trachten elements. They make both hand formed and machine formed hats in wool and fur felts (FEPSA). The factory building and setting are idyllic. I would highly recommend a visit to Hutmacher Zapf if you are in the Salzburg area! http://www.zapf.at/english/ I will start with exterior photos. (Click On Photos to Expand!)

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G. A. Dunn & Co. "Austrian" Zephyr Seal Velour made by TONAK, size 7 UK, probably late 1940s very early 1950s. This fantastic Velour belongs to Josh on the FL. Here is his description. I got this one a few months ago from ebay UK. The felt is extremely lightweight with a gorgeous color that changes from a light lavender to a light silver gray in the light. This hat was sold through Dunn & Co, but further investigation under the sweatband reveals that it was actually made by TONAK in AUSTRIA. Its a US 7 1/8 which translates to a UK size 7.

Hutfabrik J. A. Seidl München probably early 1900s. This Melone is made of Wool which was common for pre WWII German and Austrian Stiff Felt hats. Top price point Pre WWII German and Austrian Wool Stiff and Soft Felt hats were of a high quality. The quality of this hat is excellent and it's in super condition (sweatband size tag still present). The Paper Label is missing but you can see where it might was once have been located on the rear of the sweatband. Old Cork Spacer Behind Sweatband (Rear)

From "Mayser's Hutfabrik Ulm a. Donau" (1925) "A significant expansion of the commercial foundations of Mayser Ulm arose when in 1921 the G.M.B.H. shares the hat factory J. A. Seidl, Munich went over and its owner, Mr. Seidl who had already 1908 taken at the factory Mayser interest was entrusted now with the dispositional overall management of the factory, whereby the meritorious participation of Mr Seidl the Mayser Works Ulm was saved. " Advertisements (Offizieller Katalog. 1905-06)

Continued. These are from 1906 and Edward VII appears to be wearing a gray Stiff Felt with open crown Homburg style tendencies. I have never seen these photos before.

Edward VII of England photos that are hanging in the Spielbank (Casino) Bad Homburg restaurant. I hoping to find prints of these fantastic / informative photos. (Click on Photo to Expand!) This one I have seen before but it was great to see it in better detail (late 1800s). I believe I have seen this one before (late 1800s). It's really great! In Boater (late 1800s) I haven't seen this one before. Group photo (late 1800s) I haven't seen this one before.

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Deutscher Schützenhut (German Shooting Hat), no company marks, size 58cm, Open Crown 6 inches, Loden Wool or Loden Wool - Fur Blend, with Crease Clip. The hat shop (Hermann Krause) the Crease Clip was in Reichenbach im Vogtland, Saxony and the seller is from Saxony. Clip (could be pre WWII) was added later. The Schützenhut feather is original to the hat. My guess is the hat is from the early 1950s when Shooting Clubs were allowed again in West Germany (I believe they were also banned under the Nazis). Update! (I am starting to have second thoughts on this hat. It might actually be much older than I previously thought. Could be late 1920s? )

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