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Justin, Great finds! As I mentioned (based on the D.P. on the paper label) I think this one is from Delmas & Pont, Quillan (Aude) that made Merino Wool Hats.Cont.
c. 1930s or older (still researching and asking other members on input).
This French hat feels to be made of wool. The bow reminds me of some older exampls that have come through my hands (20s), but I cannot be certain. The ribbon is lined with a decorative wind cord. The inside shows what looks like glue residue from a crown logo.
Their advertisement is in the lower right corner (from Revue De La Chapellerie (1912) ). You can click on the photos to expand.
Page 849, Guide - Addresses De La Chapellerie, Chapeaux De Feutre/Felt (Laine/Wool)
Quillan l'atelier d'appropriage de l'usine Delmas et Pont en 1900
History of Hat Companies in Quillan including Delmas & Pont (you can translate with Google)
http://www.cartes-postales-quillan.fr/page5a-h.htm
Appears the D. & P. factory was destroyed by fire in 1936.
http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2014/01/26/1803539-quillan-une-page-d-histoire-est-tournee.html
http://www.belcaire-pyrenees.com/ar...te-vallee-de-l-aude-2eme-partie-57343454.html
http://www.collection-cartespostale...elier-d-appropriage-usine-delmas-et-pont.html
Quillan (Aude)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quillan
If possible please post it in the French Hats and Makers thread.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/french-hats-and-makers.36690/page-19#post-2260685
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