German & Austrian Hutmachers

[1mach1]

That is a hat that I made for
myself The hat body was from an old Trachten Hat, splendid stiff long hair, wich I shaped new! The old sweatband was stiff and hard so I decided to give him a new from fabric-also the ribbon is new.

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Nice looking work Manfred!

 

[Chepstow]

Harv, thank you very much my friend! Also thanks for the likes guys!!!


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[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Very nice conversion / restore! Was there a paper label? Just interested in who made it. Roland doesn't ring a bell.

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, there was no Label or Etikett - The felt is very stiff for a Trachten Hat and I think
the last owner has cut the brim.


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[mayserwegener]

"Chapeaux - Habig" French Market advertisement stand for P. & C. Habig Wien, probably 1920s maybe 1930s. It's missing the rear fold out stand. Great portrait!

 

[Chepstow]

Wonderful stand, Steve!


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[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

Hugo Hüttenrauch K.G., (Mechanical Earmuffs Factory), Buttstädt, Germany

The Mechanical Earmuff was invented on November 14, 1902 by Hugo Hüttenrauch in Buttstädt, Germany and was patent protected. As you can see the design is certainly hat friendly. I have two of these but this one is in NOS condition with the original paper tag. Hard to date but probably 1930s to 1950s.

"The statement of Mechanical earmuffs factory is not only a small piece of jewelry, but also tells a story. The factory Founded in 1902, its owner is Hugo Hüttenrauch. The factory was located in Thuringia Buttstädt. The phrase "Buttstädt Birthplace of earmuffs "has us suggests that the earmuffs here their Origin had. In fact, to Hugo be Hüttenrauch the earmuff inventor and have had a patent on it. He produced various models, the model
"Triumph" is printed on the document. According to bill ordered the receiver - the Business C.B. Wiegandt in Großburschla - in October 1949 all 12 dozen Earmuffs of article Velvet black. Sure, the winter was approaching. 1972 the plant was nationalized and already 1975 production set. Too bad - only was a few years later in the 80s it a earmuffs boom, but for the Buttstädter factory there was no comeback."

http://www.twa-thueringen.de/files/13FE94E3EAF/TWA-Newsletter+Juni+2013.pdf

 

[RJR]

Hugo Hüttenrauch K.G., (Mechanical Earmuffs Factory), Buttstädt, Germany

The Mechanical Earmuff was invented on November 14, 1902 by Hugo Hüttenrauch in Buttstädt, Germany and was patent protected. As you can see the design is certainly hat friendly. I have two of these but this one is in NOS condition with the original paper tag. Hard to date but probably 1930s to 1950s.

"The statement of Mechanical earmuffs factory is not only a small piece of jewelry, but also tells a story. The factory Founded in 1902, its owner is Hugo Hüttenrauch. The factory was located in Thuringia Buttstädt. The phrase "Buttstädt Birthplace of earmuffs "has us suggests that the earmuffs here their Origin had. In fact, to Hugo be Hüttenrauch the earmuff inventor and have had a patent on it. He produced various models, the model
"Triumph" is printed on the document. According to bill ordered the receiver - the Business C.B. Wiegandt in Großburschla - in October 1949 all 12 dozen Earmuffs of article Velvet black. Sure, the winter was approaching. 1972 the plant was nationalized and already 1975 production set. Too bad - only was a few years later in the 80s it a earmuffs boom, but for the Buttstädter factory there was no comeback."

http://www.twa-thueringen.de/files/13FE94E3EAF/TWA-Newsletter+Juni+2013.pdf

Interesting facts.

 

[Chepstow]

agree with RJR!! [emoji1360]


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[mayserwegener]

RJR, Manfred, Thanks!

 

[Bird Lives]

Very interesting....and poignant....Good Detective work done here Steve. You uncovered a real story aswell as facts...I think thats one of the beauties of this hobby; if you will...
Is the connection these hats, and all these pieces of functional art we discuss here, help us to make....with the past, our innerselves, and in cases like these muffs....a solid moment; from 1902 to 1972, where we have the opportunity to share the efforts of these people...and so close to that comeback! Do you know if Hugo, the original inventor was still on the scene in '72?

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! They survived WWII and as a private company until 1972 in the GDR. Without the paper label I would never found this information.

 

[1mach1]

Super info Steve! Riveting, even. Thanks for that post!

 

[mayserwegener]

Harv, Thank you!

 

[Fastuni]

1900-1910's J. A. Seidl, Munich hat. Size 58 cm.
Very good quality black fur-felt with back-bow ribbon.
The brim is turned up all-around.

 

[1mach1]

1900-1910's J. A. Seidl, Munich hat. Size 58 cm.
Very good quality black fur-felt with back-bow ribbon.
The brim is turned up all-around.

Great fund, Fastuni! Looks to be in nice shape. Is the liner missing, or is that the way it came from the factory? Looks like a longer hair felt. Nice!

 

[Fastuni]

Thanks! It never had a liner... there used to be a label glued to the centre (where some residue is left).
The felt is smooth and not long-haired (ala Velour or Melusine).

 

[RJR]

Great fund, Fastuni! Looks to be in nice shape. Is the liner missing, or is that the way it came from the factory? Looks like a longer hair felt. Nice!

Yes,nice looking hat.

 

[mayserwegener]

1900-1910's J. A. Seidl, Munich hat. Size 58 cm.
Very good quality black fur-felt with back-bow ribbon.
The brim is turned up all-around.

Super! Is it made of wool? I have a wool J.A. Seidl Melone. Mr. Seidl saved Mayser back in 1921.