habigman Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Founded in 1874 and stopped production in 1971. Company history in German. http://www.hutfabrik.biz/history/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 New old stock Fraenkel (Wien). I am thinking this one is late 60s - 70s. Very nice dark olive that doesn't really come through in the picture. Fraenkel which started back in the 1800s merged with Brüder Böhm Hüte in the late 50s. Brüder Böhm Hüte was one of the 3 Nový Jičín (originally Neutitschein) hat companies along with Hückel and Peschel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hüte aus Ebreichsdorf Article in German about the hat factory in Ebreichsdorf, Austria. Fraenkel and BRÜDER BÖHM were produced at the factory which shut down in 1971. Interesting mention of a price war with TONAK being one of the causes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Ebreichsdorfer Heimatmuseum has a permanent Hat making exhibition. S. & J. Fraenkel A.-G. factory was located in Ebreichsdorfer. The following link has a great set of early 20th century photos of the factory (scroll to the bottom and view in full screen mode). http://www.heimatmuseum-ebreichsdorf.com/dauerausstellungen-im-museum/der-filzhut/ Hugo Fraenkel was the long time editor of Österreichisch-ungarische Hutmacher-Zeitung and Österreichisch Hutmacher-Zeitung. Österreichisch-ungarische Hutmacher-Zeitung (December 1, 1912) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 The American Hatter, Volume 42, 1913 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Fraenkel Wien "Corso", dark blue, size 56cm. This Homburg belong to ErWeSa (Wolfgang). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 S. & J. Fraenkel Wien, size 57cm, brim 2 1/4 inches, crown 5 1/2 open, excellent condition. Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Fraenkel Wien,probably late 1960s early 1970s. Belongs to Manfred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 S & J Fraenkel Wien, measured 56cm, possibly 1920s, auction photos, made for the American market. This one belongs to Josh on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Additional photos are steam and brushing.1920's S & J Fraenkel Wien Velour (Sold by Maurice L. Rothschild & Co.)The flange on this hat has a super DEEP cup to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 S. & J. Fraenkel Wien, Ebreichsdorfer (Austria) Filzhutfabrik, probably 1920s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 HEIMATMUSEUM EBREICHSDORF (Austria) Ebreichdorf was the location of S. & J. Fraenkel Wien Hutfabrik. http://www.heimatmuseum-ebreichsdorf.com/ Here are photos of the museum Hat exhibit. Looks like they have some valuable information on the old Wet Brushed Velour processes at S. & J. Fraenkel Wien. Another place I need to visit. Page 1: http://www.schrammel.priv.at/hutfabrik/ Page 2: http://www.schrammel.priv.at/hutfabrik/index0002.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 "Fraenkel Wien" Mirrored Display Stand, date stamped May 2, 1931. I would like to thank Daniele for this fantastic gift. The handwritten date over the Italian Revenue Stamp is May 2,1931. Thanks to Daniele for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 S. J. Frankel Wien "Sirius 1/2 (Et.) Etui", 57cm, date stamped 01/06/1959. The felt is a dark navy blue with a smooth finish. The overall workmanship is fantastic and I really like the form plus mid ribbon width. Also fits fine even though 57cm and in excellent condition. The color should look better in natural light. From Gustav Menschel last factory director of S. & J. Fraenkel Wien, Ebreichsdorfer (Austria) Filzhutfabrik. "½ Etui(Et.) Is an indication of Stump weight, about 120grams." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Continued. Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 S.J Fraenkel Wien, 59cm possibly late 1950s. Belongs to Georg on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Fraenkel Wien, Celluloid Advert Card by Prager & Lojda Berlin S.W., 9 cm x 6 cm, possibly 1920s. . Prager & Lojda Berlin S.W. http://www.sampor.de/index.php?id=2672 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Fraenkel Wien, Celluloid Hat Tag, possibly 1920s. This is the only one from S. J. Fraenkel Wien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 This is a visual tour of the Ebreichsdorfer Heimatmuseum (S. & J. Fraenkel Wien Hat Factory / Ebreichsdorfer Felt Hat Factory) which I visited March 10th 2017. https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/301-ebreichsdorfer-heimatmuseum-s-j-fraenkel-hat-factory-ebreichsdorfer-felt-hat-factory-march-10-2017/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 S. & J. Fraenkel Wien, Ebreichsdorfer Filzhutfabrik / Extra Extra Wiener Hutindustrie "Wiener Extra Velour", measures ~ 58cm, possibly early 1930s. I would like thank Brent on the FL for offering this great pre 1940 Austrian Velour to me. The thick Metal Gray Velour is really fantastic but I will have to work with it more to get a smoother finish. The offset bow is a unique feature. I think it was probably worn brim up as shown because of the over welt. I only knew this Velour was made by "S. & J. Fraenkel Wien, Ebreichsdorfer Filzhutfabrik" by the paper label. Exported to the Italian market so it's good know that they used "Wiener Hutindustrie" for future reference. C. Sartoris via Roma 19-21, Portici di via XX Settembre 240, Genova (Genoese yearbook administrative, commercial, industrial and maritime guide etc. 1936) Sartoris C. via Roma 19-21 r. Branch: portici di via XX Settembre 240 r. Telephone 51-804, see special notice. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 S. J. Fraenkel Wien, "Arola", 58 cm possibly late 1950s. This is my first S. J. Fraenkel Wien Homburg Hat find in my size range. The felt is of a heavier weight but still dry creases and has a soft hand. The components and workmanship are of excellent quality. This Homburg Hat was made specially for Thom. Janout Linz Hat Sales K.G.. Back in 2018 I fond a catalog from Thom. Janout, Hat Manufacturer Upper Austria, Linz, Austria (1924) so they stopped producing hats possibly after WWII. Open Crown Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Alois Pichler Wien made by S. J. Fraenkel Wien possibly early 1920s or earlier. Very pliable Medium Weight Smooth Finish Black Felt. Wide Band with a fantastic Bow design. I would like to thank Brent from the FL for selling me this rare Soft Felt. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 S. J. Fraenkel Wien "Siror", 57cm possibly late 1950s. I would like to thank Brent on the FL for letting me know about this fantastic Velour. The high quality golden brown Velour is very closely cropped and has high gloss. Great looking thin ribbon / band color and bow design. Also the close cropped Velour allows for the matching Brim Binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 22 Author Report Share Posted January 22 S. J. Fraenkel Wien, 59cm possibly 1930s. Made for Paris Retailer "EDKA - Le Chapelier". The high gloss Close Cropped Black Velour finish is really fantastic. This Velour belongs to Daniele on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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