Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Hat Museum, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany

[mayserwegener]

The following is a visual tour of the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Hat Museum, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany. The main theme of the museum is the historic "Homburg Hat" which Edward VII brought back to England and made world famous. I would like to thank the museum curators for allowing me access to their amazing collection. I highly recommend a visit to Bad Homburg vor der Höhe (a beautiful historic spa / casino town just north of Frankfurt) and especially to the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Hat Museum.

Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Hat Museum, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany

https://www.bad-homburg.de/microsite/museum-gotisches-haus/museum_ausstellungen/Hutmuseum.php

 

[mayserwegener]

The Homburg Hat

On the left is Edward VII King of England wearing an original Homburg Hat. The hat directly below is a reproduction of the hat he is wearing in the photo. The museum doesn't have any original Edward VII style PH. Möckel Hutfabrik Homburg Hats in their collection(not sure if any exist). On the right is Konrad Adenauer first Chancellor of West Germany who was famous for wearing a Homburg Hat. The hat directly below is his Homburg Hat and the prize of the collection.

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Turns out it's a well worn P. & C. Habig Wien that he purchased at Hellings Bonn. His initials (Dr. K. A.) are on the sweatband.

The Homburg Hat

 

[mayserwegener]

Continued.

Man and Hat

Brotherhood of Homburger Hatters

Hat and Character

 

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Continued.

Top Hats

Military Headgear

Occupational Headwear

Clerical Headwear

 

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Continued.

Women's Hats

 

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Continued.

"Hats Make People" montage by Harry Freder

 

[Daniele Tanto]

A real good job Steve!
Thanks a lot to show us, homburg passionate, the origin of our beloved hat
Super!!!

 

[moehawk]

Wow! I could spend a lot of time there! Thanks for sharing the experience with us.

 

[mikespens]

Thanks for sharing Steve, an amazing place. Do you know how it's funded?

 

[mayserwegener]

Mike, Thanks! I believe it's funded by the city of Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.

Daniele, Moehawk, Thanks!

 

[alanfgag]

I echo the joy and the appreciation... thank you!

 

[hatsRme]

Thank you, Steve!

 

[mayserwegener]

Alan, Charlie, Thanks!

 

[EstherWeis]

You are the master of photographical tours.
Thank you for sharing!
Very interesting!!!

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! I have more.

 

[EstherWeis]

I wouldn't mind picking your brain, that's for sure!


So, I wonder. You are from Europe originally or?
If you are around my neck of the woods, let me know!


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[jlee562]

Thanks for both your recent photo essays, Steve, wonderful stuff.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Wonderful tour! That Dobbs box cracks me up. Really seems out of place.

Brad
~The Hatted Professor

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Steve; The museum has done an excellent job showcasing a tougher subject. I imagine the curator has a difficult job acquiring, displaying and maintaining the precious hats. I translated (using internet tools) a couple of the displayed texts and they were really interesting. I truly enjoyed the visit via your post! I doubt if I will have the opportunity to choose to make time to visit the museum. Thanks for taking us along sir.

Best, Eric -

 

[Bob Roberts]

Thx!