habigman Posted April 2, 2013 Report Posted April 2, 2013 EMS "Gloria" Backbow, measures 59cm, 6 1/2 inches Open Crown, 2 1/2 inches brim. It came with a crease clip (Excelsior) and the original hat shop bag (H. Moeller Marburg). The felt (Ferrum) and ribbon (Veilchen) colors are very unique (both Violets). Same with the felt finish and hand (very malleable). I had trouble photographing it (looks much better). I wasn't able to find anything on EMS. I would like to thank Manfred for pointing me to this gem! I would like to thank Florian from the TypeDrawers Typography Forum for the following great information. "The “Gloria” logo looks custom to me, I can’t reliably date it. The original hat shop bag (H. Moeller Marburg) is a tad more helpful in this regard: Some of the lines are set in a face known as Druckhaus-Antiqua, among other names. The schmal halbfett weight used for “Cylinder- und Klapphüte” was not added before 1910, see the typeface bio on Fonts In Use. I’d estimate that this typeface was in use at least until the 1930s." Druckhaus-Antiqua https://fontsinuse.com/typefaces/46312/druckhaus-antiqua Quote
Fritz Posted April 27, 2013 Report Posted April 27, 2013 I am glad that this hat is in your hands, Steve, a fantastic and unique Hat! Quote
habigman Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Posted April 28, 2013 Manfred, Thanks! I really appreciate your tip on this beauty! It's a amazing / unique hat! Quote
habigman Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Posted April 13, 2015 "Lollar" No Company Mark**, size 58cm, Wool, 6 inch Open Crown, 2 1/2 inch Overwelt Brim, Back Bow, small hole at front crease. The Wool felt is very soft / pliable and light weight. Unfortunately it has a small hole at the front crease (not that noticeable if creased down) but other than that it's in very good condition. The paper label doesn't have any company mark but does have a model name "Lollar" which is a German town. I paid about $20.00 for this hat including shipping and it wears great too! Rear View Open Crown ** Made by the same company as my EMS (now I am not sure these are company initials) Gloria. EMS "Gloria" Quote
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