habigman Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Nový Jičín Vistor's Center "Exposition on Hats" The exhibition is divided into three parts: 1. Technology of the Production Process - From Rabbit to Hat 2. Studio (Workshop) 3. Testing Room The following photos are from my September 7, 2019 visit to Nový Jičín Vistor's Center "Exposition on Hats" and Tonak 220 Year Celebration. I would try clicking on photos to expand. 1. Technology of the production process - From Rabbit To Hat In the first part of the exhibition you will gradually learn about the technological process of hat production. You will see and experience the transformation of the material at certain stages of processing. Authentic video demonstrations from individual factory production sections will draw you into a remarkable production process. You will also find important milestones and events connected with the tradition of hat making in the Nový Jičín area. In addition to the historical panel, you will get additional information from the world of hats in the projection corner, where you can start a film screening of your choice. Among other things, it offers a series of fairy tales for our youngest visitors. The exposition is complemented by exhibits of production machines. WOODEN FORMS FOR SHAPING THE HATS on sand presses Rabbit and Hare Skins. Continued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Video Kiosks for "Preparing The Fur", "Mixing And Cleaning Fur", "Combing", "Work On The Fulling Board", "Dyeing", "Machine Shaping", "Surface Treatment" at TONAK factory. Video presentation of Hat History of Neutitschein / Nový Jičín. Major Hat Factories J. Hückel´s Söhne (now Tonak a.s.), Anton Peschel and Brüder Böhm. Continued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hat Factories of Neutitschein / Nový Jičín. Today only J. Hückel´s Söhne remains as Tonak. The last original major factory complex in the world producing Hat Felt from skin / pelt to finished Soft Felt Hat. Brüder Böhm Factories from 1937 promotional calendar. Anton Peschel Factory early 1900s. J. Hückel´s Söhne Factory 1868 (These original buildings are still in use today.) J. Hückel´s Söhne pre 1900 International Exhibition Awards. Present day view of Tonak a .s. Factory. Felt Cards and Czech Hat Industry periodicals from pre 1940. 2. Studio (Workshop) The second part of the exhibition is devoted to the hats. On functional machines you will be shown creeping headgear and pressing mini-caps. Both adults and children can experience their own creativity and artistic talent. There will be a package with a reduced semi-finished product and decoration, from which you can make your own original souvenir. There is a children's play corner for the youngest visitors. Above is my friend Mirka Janyška. Her husband Peter is a decedent of the Janyška family, former owners of Janyška Hat Factory. Mirka makes small scale hats to show the steps in hat making to children. All the machines were scaled down to make small scale hats. Above is Hat Makers from Tonak that also shows the steps of hat making. Above is a room where children learn about Felt Making and Hat Making. Continued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 3. Testing Room The final part of the exhibition will excite all hat lovers. A variety of hats, caps and accessories will be available in the rehearsal room to test and choose the most appropriate model. You can find out that a hat can be found on every head in a digital testing room. You can then send your photo with a hat via e-mail to your friends as a greeting. https://www.mestoklobouku.cz/cs/expozice-klobouku.html?probehleAkce=true2121121121212.1 Current Tonak a. s. Men's Soft Felt Hat that I selected. The End. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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