habigman Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 From "Deutsche Hutmacher-Zeitung (German Hat Maker News)", December 15, 1936 from the from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg , Germany collection. This a special edition for the Scandinavian market. From the above article: "The company was founded in 1811 as a cloth factory but converted in 1883 on hat factory. The company manufactures hoods and hats in wool, hair and velour for men and women. In the modern factory rooms equipped with all the latest innovations, it is possible to produce up to 1,200 pairs of stumps per day which are further processed in a branch plant also located in Luckenwalde. In the field of export, the company has been active in the early days." The factory building was designed by the famous architect Erich von Mendelsohn. http://www.hiddenarchitecture.net/2015/05/friedrich-steinberg-herrmann-hat-factory.html Some of the factory still stands today and is a protected monument. The following photos were taken during a recent renovation project (now completed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 STECO "Otter Velour" probably late 1930s. Unfortunately this hat was modified. The ribbon / bow was replaced and the brim was probably cut. Luckily I was able to find out that STECO was Friedrich Stienberg Herrmann & Co. Hutfabrik Luckenwalde (Germany). The "Otter Velour" was most likely STECO's answer to J. Hückel ´s Söhne's "Seal Velour". The Velour (finish, hand, color) and original components (liner and sweatband) are very high quality. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 STECO Echt Velour "Quality Velour Seal", 57cm, probably mid to late 1930s. Confirmed this har was made by Friedrich Steinberg Hermann & Co. (STECO) Hat Factory Luckenwalde (East Germany) so they might be the source. The "Quality Velour Seal" felt color is a fantastic + unique Tobacco (Tabak) color with a great finish and hand. Also a interesting bow design and two tone liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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habigman Posted March 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 STECO "Hora Velour" Form "Münster" velour in grey. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 5cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. Never heard of the brand before, but the felt is great and aside from some staining on the liner the hat is in excellent condition. Judging by the sweatband my thought is pre-war. German made, because it has a German label. Colour is called "eis" (ice). This hat belongs to Stefan on FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 STECO "Echt Velour" Quality "Velour Seal" Form "Saale" Color "Grafit", 55 cm possibly later 1930s. Raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown 10cm at the center dent.. Sweatband printing says EMA "Schutz Marke" (top) and "Gut zieht an!". This hat belongs to Stefan on FL. Interesting find by Matt on the FL. "The "EMA" imprint on the sweatband is from "Emil Mandel - Großhuthandlung Dresden." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 16 Author Report Share Posted January 16 STECO "Feinste Luxus-Qualität" "Lome", 56 cm, possibly late 1930s. This fantastic Velour belongs to Matt on the FL. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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