Knox Boater Hat Mystery

[MichelleGrace86]

I just acquired this hat and was reccomended that I come here for more info!

I would love a little insight into this Knox boater hat. I’ve used Google lens for all of the labels, along with the hat, and I am having a hard time pinpointing an exact era.

The hat is in pristine condition, the box has an older feel to me (and is quite beat up) and goggle brought up several 30s round boxes in that print.

I did find that Ovalized Sixteenths appeared on the first Knox hat in 1933. So this would be sometime after that.

I have tried to research when Knox boaters were in the $5 range, but to no end.

I purchased the hat as part of a lot of 40s/50s hats.

If we have any Knox hat experts feel free to chime in!

 

[Frunobulax]

I just acquired this hat and was reccomended that I come here for more info!

I would love a little insight into this Knox boater hat. I’ve used Google lens for all of the labels, along with the hat, and I am having a hard time pinpointing an exact era.

The hat is in pristine condition, the box has an older feel to me (and is quite beat up) and goggle brought up several 30s round boxes in that print.

I did find that Ovalized Sixteenths appeared on the first Knox hat in 1933. So this would be sometime after that.

I have tried to research when Knox boaters were in the $5 range, but to no end.

I purchased the hat as part of a lot of 40s/50s hats.

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That one is going to be a toughie as it has non-traditional tagging since it's a straw and not a felt hat. Although the type of debossing on the sweatband points to an earlier era (at least pre-1950).

Others may have the knowledge to pinpoint more clues as to era, but for starters, you can check out The School of Hard Knox thread here on the Lounge. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-school-of-hard-knox.18386/

It's a very nice boater.

Good luck!

 

[moehawk]

Looks like Yeddo.

 

[Bamaboots]

First one I remember seeing with bamboo stamped on the sweat.

 

[MichelleGrace86]

That one is going to be a toughie as it has non-traditional tagging since it's a straw and not a felt hat. Although the type of debossing on the sweatband points to an earlier era (at least pre-1950).

Others may have the knowledge to pinpoint more clues as to era, but for starters, you can check out The School of Hard Knox thread here on the Lounge. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-school-of-hard-knox.18386/

It's a very nice boater.

Good luck!

Thank you! I’ll start looking on that thread to see what I can fine!

 

[MichelleGrace86]

Looks like Yeddo.

I had never heard that term, and just goggled it, that style of weave pattern is very similar on several hats!

 

[mayserwegener]

I have some info on Yeddo (Röhrlihüte) on my website. There are links including the Schweizer Strohmuseum.

Swiss Straw Hat Maker of Yeddo (Röhrlihüte) style Boaters (Kurt Wismer)

I came across this Swiss Straw Hatmaker (Kurt Wismer) while searching around. The video is German but it's worth taking a look at. He is making a Yeddo (Röhrlihüte) style Boater. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/craftsman-keeps-straw-skills-alive/35987236 https://marcelhuwyler.files.wordpress.com/2011...

germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com

 

[MichelleGrace86]

I have some info on Yeddo (Röhrlihüte) on my website. There are links including the Schweizer Strohmuseum.

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Thank you! I will enjoy looking through those links tonight!

 

[moehawk]

First one I remember seeing with bamboo stamped on the sweat.

I was having trouble figuring out what that stamp said...bad eyes and all.
Now I see it!

 

[mayserwegener]

Thank you! I will enjoy looking through those links tonight!

The Hat Maker Kurt Wismer still makes Yeddo hats (Röhrlihüte). He is most likely the only one making them.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Looks like Yeddo.

Yes. I have one like it

 

[MAPip]

What a unique boater! Congrats on the find!

 

[shopkin]

Do you think it was made out of bamboo or is that just a name?. I've played around with bamboo but don't know a person would get material like that.