The OLD WAY.......Ephemera, and other stuff...BEFORE 1920

[M Hatman]

Here is a new thread I am dedicating to all things (and companies) HATS.....with some other associated items including original photographs from my collection of people and their hats. This will all date before 1920 with a special emphasis on the mid to later 19th century (1800's).
Attached is a teaser photo of two hat catalog's and a brochure from the 1890's. In the coming days I will of course be posting more images of these (and other) catalogs and things.....
M

 

[Cornshucker77]

Looking forward to this thread. Thanks Hatman.

 

[Redfokker]

I second that emotion! This one should be fun! Mark, you are amazing.

 

[splintercellsz]

i third it, looking forward to seeing what's In store!

 

[M Hatman]

Looking forward to this thread. Thanks Hatman.

I second that emotion! This one should be fun! Mark, you are amazing.

i third it, looking forward to seeing what's In store!

Thanks everyone. It will actually be fun for me...getting out stuff from my "collections" and looking them over again.....and most of all.....SHARING. After all we are each a curator for a limited time only.....
M

 

[besdor]

Maybe I should take pictures as well......

 

[scottyrocks]

Hatman! nana nana nana nana
Hatman! nana nana nana nana . . .

Looking forward to this adventure!

 

[M Hatman]

When I get home I will start photographing some of the catalogs. But for now, here is a picture of one of my Stetson hat pins (I have two), patent dated on the back 1896 on an inserted paper label. They probably used it until the 20's I would guess. This will fit the bill for now.....
Enjoy,
M
PS letters are crystal clear, only my photo is blurry (to protect the innocent).

 

[steur]

Here is a new thread I am dedicating to all things (and companies) HATS.....with some other associated items including original photographs from my collection of people and their hats. This will all date before 1920 with a special emphasis on the mid to later 19th century (1800's).
Attached is a teaser photo of two hat catalog's and a brochure from the 1890's. In the coming days I will of course be posting more images of these (and other) catalogs and things.....
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I look forward to this thread. This is going to be good! Great idea, Mark.

 

[M Hatman]

Ok, this is an undated "half fold-half fold" sales brochure. Dates between 1881 when the buisness was founded to 1919 when The Baltimore Bargan House was sold and became the American Wholesale Corporation. The styles and names shown would date the advertising to 1901 or shortly there after .
M

 

[M Hatman]

Circa 1890 cabinet card with a nice workmans visor box cap and a bowler.....and well.....cards.......alcohol and guns!!
What more do you need for a goid time?
M

 

[M Hatman]

Anouther cabinet card, this time from Moline, Illinois. Judging by the style of card I would guess circa 1900 or so......GREAT hats......note the cigars....
M

 

[M Hatman]

From a 1919 "Style Catalog".....
M

 

[M Hatman]

1879 shows a hand colored print of a boy with a nice summer straw......entitled "Little Manly".
M

 

[Redfokker]

Very fun. I don't need a new obsession right now, but you are an enabler for sure.

 

[steur]

From a 1919 "Style Catalog".....
M
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Great information, Mark. Thanks for these. Interesting to see that quite a few of these hats appear to be quite "loose" in the shape of the crown and brim.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Ok, this is an undated "half fold-half fold" sales brochure. Dates between 1881 when the buisness was founded to 1919 when The Baltimore Bargan House was sold and became the American Wholesale Corporation. The styles and names shown would date the advertising to 1901 or shortly there after .

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Thanks Mark. I'm enjoying this. This is why I joined the FL so could I learn the history.

 

[mayserwegener]

Halban & Damask Wien Hat Display stand. It is made of brass with a copper finish. Probably from just before WWI so displayed with a period Hückel Melone.

 

[mayserwegener]

P. & C. Habig Wien - Berlin Catalog, mid 1890s.

P. & C. Habig
Imperial & Royal
Court Hat Factories

Vienna - Berlin

Chamber of Suppliers for the Senior Imperial & Royal (Austria Hungary) Apostolic Majesty
Court Suppliers for Her Majesty The German Empress and Queen (Germany)

Chamber of Suppliers for the Senior Imperial & Royal (Austria Hungary) Apostolic Majesty
Chamber of Suppliers for Highness Archduke Carl Ludwig, Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Este, Otto, Franz Salvator Etc.

Supplier of the Imperial & Royal Highest Court (Austria Hungary)

Purveyors for Her Majesty The German Empress and Queen (Germany)
Senior Purveyors Highness the Prince Friedrich Leopold of Prussia (Germany).

Purveyors of the Royal Serbian and Gross Ducal Nassau and Luxembourg

Factory and Counter

Company Retail Locations

Main Offices and Branches:

In German, France, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy.

General Representative Offices:
M. Mertes, Cologne A. RH., Schilderhof.

General Agency for North America:
CHs. Lavy & Co., Hamburg, Bleichenbrücke 25-29.

General Agency for South America, Sweden and Norway & The Overseas Countries: Paul Strasser, Hamburg, GR. Johannisstrasse 6

Branch Offices in Denmark, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, KL. Asia ect.

Detail for Sales Paris:
"Piccadilly" 36, Boulevard of Italiens

AWARDS:

Vienna World's Fair 1873, Not Competing (Judge)

Philadelphia World's Fair 1876, First Prize

Paris World's Fair 1878, Gold Medal

Antwerp World's Fair 1885, Honorary Diploma & Gold Medal

Brussels World's Fair 1888, Honorary Diploma & Gold Medal

Chicago World's Fair 1893, First Prize

Exhibition Trieste 1882, Not Competing (Judge)
Jubilee Crafts Exhibition, Vienna 1888, Not Competing (Judge).

 

[mayserwegener]

Anton Pichler k.u.k. Hof - Hutfabrikant Graz, Austria (Styria), Nov. 1, 1914 from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg, Germany hat collection. This is a fantastic collection (during WWI) of mostly very high end dress Velours with pricing and other information (such as quality distinctions) for the German market. I believe this is the only pricing document for a detailed catalog I have come across so rare. Anton Pichler was one of the top hat experts in Austria (he passed away in 1925) and the company lasted into the 1970s maybe later. Edward VII of England made one of his Trachten Velours famous in England. I have been looking for a long time for an old (pre WWII) Anton Pichler soft felt or stiff felt hat but haven't found one yet.

(Click on Photos to Expand!)

Bulk Purchase Prices For Accompanying Illustrated Hat Fashion Journal.

Prices during wartime-binding. Prices only for firm orders valid. Prices post- per dozen and duty free for the German Reich. Payments as agreed in Berlin.

Page 1, 2, 3. Velours Hat Forms: 7375-7395. (Except form 7385.)
In all colors (except very light delicate colors dozen Mark 6 - cost more).

Which by
1 dozen - Extra-Extra Velours Quality, Mark 192 (in 1914 1 Mark = $4.23, 16 Mark / $4.00 per Hat Whole Sale**)
1 dozen - Extra Velours Quality, Mark 174
1 dozen - AA Velours Quality, Mark 159
1 dozen - A Velours Quality, Mark 144
1 dozen - Ia. Velour Quality, Mark 126
1 dozen - IIa. Velour Quality, Mark 114
Form 7385 Etuis Quality-Velours without food, per doz. Extra Etuis Velour Quality, Mark 156
Form 7385 Etuis-Velours Quality, Mark 120

Loden (Wool) Hat Forms: 7396-7416.

In all colors and mottling in quality Merino, Merino Case, Merino Nature, Camel Hair Loden, in the finest equipment and adjustment Mark 56.- per doz

Loden (Wool) Hat Forms:.. 7396-7416.
Quality: Hair Ia. without Lining, Mark 96 per dozen all colors and mottling.
Quality: H. K. rough, without Lining, Mark 96 per dozen all colors and mottling.
Quality: H. L. rough, without Lining, Mark 84 per dozen all colors and mottling.

Color Cards for Velour and Loden hats are at the request of service.

Be Advised! Prices are post- and duty free Germany only in respect of at least 1 dozen.
Between 1/2 dozen to 11 pieces Mark 1 per package more.
Under 1/2 dozen Mk. 1'50 pn package more.

Signed

G. A. HOFFMANN
General Representative
Berlin SW. 29
Gneisenaustraße 33.

ANTON PICHLER
k un. k. Court-Hatter
Graz
Karlauerstraße 26.

** Austrian Velours became popular in America around 1910. During WWI there was a heavy war tax so such hats went for $30.00 or more retail per hat (for the time a large sum of money).