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Anton Pichler k.u.k. Hof - Hutfabrikant Graz, Austria (Styria), Nov. 1, 1914 from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg, Germany hat collection. This is a fantastic collection (during WWI) of mostly very high end dress Velours with pricing and other information (such as quality distinctions) for the German market. I believe this is the only pricing document for a detailed catalog I have come across so rare. Anton Pichler was one of the top hat experts in Austria (he passed away in 1925) and the company lasted into the 1970s maybe later. Edward VII of England made one of his Trachten Velours famous in England. I have been looking for a long time for an old (pre WWII) Anton Pichler soft felt or stiff felt hat but haven't found one yet. (Click on Photos to Expand!) Bulk Purchase Prices For Accompanying Illustrated Hat Fashion Journal. Prices during wartime-binding. Prices only for firm orders valid. Prices post- per dozen and duty free for the German Reich. Payments as agreed in Berlin. Page 1, 2, 3. Velours Hat Forms: 7375-7395. (Except form 7385.) In all colors (except very light delicate colors dozen Mark 6 - cost more). Which by 1 dozen - Extra-Extra Velours Quality, Mark 192 (in 1914 1 Mark = $4.23, 16 Mark / $4.00 per Hat Whole Sale**) 1 dozen - Extra Velours Quality, Mark 174 1 dozen - AA Velours Quality, Mark 159 1 dozen - A Velours Quality, Mark 144 1 dozen - Ia. Velour Quality, Mark 126 1 dozen - IIa. Velour Quality, Mark 114 Form 7385 Etuis Quality-Velours without food, per doz. Extra Etuis Velour Quality, Mark 156 Form 7385 Etuis-Velours Quality, Mark 120 Loden (Wool) Hat Forms: 7396-7416. In all colors and mottling in quality Merino, Merino Case, Merino Nature, Camel Hair Loden, in the finest equipment and adjustment Mark 56.- per doz Loden (Wool) Hat Forms:.. 7396-7416. Quality: Hair Ia. without Lining, Mark 96 per dozen all colors and mottling. Quality: H. K. rough, without Lining, Mark 96 per dozen all colors and mottling. Quality: H. L. rough, without Lining, Mark 84 per dozen all colors and mottling. Color Cards for Velour and Loden hats are at the request of service. Be Advised! Prices are post- and duty free Germany only in respect of at least 1 dozen. Between 1/2 dozen to 11 pieces Mark 1 per package more. Under 1/2 dozen Mk. 1'50 pn package more. Signed G. A. HOFFMANN General Representative Berlin SW. 29 Gneisenaustraße 33. ANTON PICHLER k un. k. Court-Hatter Graz Karlauerstraße 26. ** Austrian Velours became popular in America around 1910. During WWI there was a heavy war tax so such hats went for $30.00 or more retail per hat (for the time a large sum of money).

Mayser Milz & Cie. 1937

Fléchet Vous Présente Quelques Modèles De Sa Collection De Printemps 1953, Fléchet Presents To You Some Models From Their Spring Collection 1953, from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg, Germany hat collection. . There are some interesting fabric hats (very rare finds). (Click on Photos to Expand) 2525. Modern Line 1953 Flechet real young and sporty. 2572. Velours, for hunting, mountains, sports, saddle stitching and over welt edge. 80 T. Nylon and felt hat, waterproof, fully rib. 82 T. Popline (type of fabric) Felt, ? . 2535. Escapade multicolored half satin, elegant shape to wear notes all around, 3 stitched edge. Can be realized in all qualities. 2527. Carefree, ? 2534. Antelope finish, slight edge narrow stripe, a distinguished shape and youthful. 2560 ? 81 T Nylon Felt, ? 2538. Franc cut, large enough volume, wide brim, topped with pleated ribbon. 2546. Mousseline* without primer, very flexible, particularly comfortable, discrete ventilation, ?, Hat of Spring, of Sport, future formula of headgear for men. *a fine sheer fabric (as of rayon) that resembles muslin Twice a Year, for the Spring and Autumn, Fléchet presents new models that tomorrow's fashion. If Fléchet hats for ladies and gentlemen are the most perfect elegance, if they are "young they also offer every guarantee of comfort, flexibility and use. Their felt is of incomparable quality and flawless finish. Fléchct justified its motto : Fléchet the Perfect Hat

Mossant Frères Vallon Bourg-de-Péage France "Trois Grands Prix", probably early 1900s, from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg, Germany hat collection. (Click On Photo to Expand)

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Societa Anonima E. Meucci, Fabbrica di Cappelli di Paglia, Lastra a Signa (Firenze / Florence ) catalog and company prospectus ( probably early 1900s) from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg, Germany hat collection. Lastra a Signa was the birth place of Western straw plait and the plaited straw hat (for example the Boater) production. This is a really fantastic document! The Societa Anonima E. Meucci founded in 1906 with a capital of 750,000 Liras upgradeable to millions, has raised its establishment in the center of the production and processing of STRAW FLORENTINA famous in Lastra a Signa, very large population, which is 14 minutes from station in Florence. The factory completely built "ex novo" represents the most modern and reasonable that may require both with respect to their products, for the welfare of their workers. Powerful machining for steam generation, 2 boilers 500 mc: heated surface and the driving force. 2 motor 5 HP, generator for producing the energy that fuels 5 electric motors and provides lighting to the entire width accommodation at ease air-filled rooms, equipped with radiators and electric fans, to society MEUCCI ensure the best conditions for preparing their products and everything for your comfortable can aspire operators. Specializing in the production of fine and extra-fine for men, ladies and children hats at its disposal the most modern and perfect equipment and excellent workers who guided and continuously monitored by the heads of "sharing" in the most minute details produce the finished works. The proximity and ongoing relationships with creators fashion centers like Paris. London etc. facility available to purchase raw materials in their own production centers, put into society NIEUCCI in promising position to provide its extensive and affects customers items that are in vogue, whether in form, either the quality of the raw Mateas, whether all those concerned to have exquisite ornaments. The care and accuracy that is used in the smallest detail give the Company MEUCCI the possibility of achieving the product meeting undoubtedly the LIGHTNESS trinomial, Solidarity and elegance, these conditions you rush to straw hat, so that the brand SAE MEUCCI you can victoriously defying any competition.

Continued. The original Lindenberg Hat Museum was opened in 1981 Founders of the original museum. Museum Publications "German Hat Museum Lindenberg i. Allgäu" (36 pages) "Chapeau, West Allgäu Hats the World, The History of Hat Production in Lindenberg and Surroundings" (264 pages, 2015) This book has a bunch of great information. I will eventually post a translation. Museum Shopping Bag The End.

Mayser Lindenberg, Germany I didn't tour Mayser since they moved all production to Slovakia in 2011. I will eventually visit to see if they have any artifacts on display. Mayser bought Milz & Cie Straw Hat Factory in Lindenberg in 1929 which became known as Mayser Milz which produced straw and felt hats. Mayser's main felt (felt hat bodies) and felt hat making factory was located in Ulm, Germany but was closed in 1991 and all hat production was moved to Lindenberg. By the way I found out that FEPSA Portugal became relevant because Mayser moved all their felt production (equipment and know how) to FEPSA because of the Mayser Ulm plant closing (late 1980s). I am not sure if it was a partnership or they sold the business. I need to find out more about what took place. Hat Shop next to Mayser Headquarters.

Continued. Straw Imports (Panama bodies) Power and Steam

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Continued. Ottmar Reich Straw and Felt Hat Factory, Lindenberg, Germany

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Continued. (Click On Photos to Expand) Mayser-Milz & Cie. "Exotenstumpen und Strohgeflechte Für Herren Sommerhüte / Exotic Straw Hoods and Straw Braids for Men's Summer Hats". I think this is really special / informative so I am going to post a bunch of photos.

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Mayser-Milz & Cie. "Exotenstumpen und Strohgeflechte Für Herren Sommerhüte / Exotic Straw Hoods and Straw Braids for Men's Summer Hats". I think this is really special / informative so I am going to post a bunch of photos. This is from Deutsches Hutmuseum Kulturfabrik, Lindenberg, Germany collection. (Click On Photos to Expand)

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Continued. The Felt Hat Lindenberg Straw Hat History

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Continued. Permanent Exhibition - History and Making of Hats (3rd Floor) (Click on Photos to Expand!) Hat Press, Metal Form, Rubber Bag

Continued. Late 19th Early 20th Century Trachten Hats Women's Poke Bonnet Ladies Hats (1950s-1980s) This concludes the Permanent Exhibition - Hat Fashion (4th Floor)

Continued. HIGH ZOLLER The peculiarity of the imperial sailor It is his bent far up brim. It is edged with a black grosgrain ribbon. The shape of the hat is always the same for years. At the request of the emperor the hatband is merely replaced, which comes in various designs and colors.

Continued. Enthusiasm for the Navy, Army & Fashion