What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[mayserwegener]

Beautiful example, Steve. Great to see some pictures of the dressing department; the unsung heroes of the hats we appreciate and collect.

Stefan, Thank you! Yes ladies that did the stitch work by hand and machine were masters of their craft.

Super looking Hückel Weilheim from you today! Does it have any model mark? I am really enjoying round two of the German series.

 

[mayserwegener]

Brown Knox in its original box. Note the 1930s US Customs inspection stamp. The primer is hat sizing is printed on the underside of the box lid.

Alan, Fantastic! I like everything about it! The Ovalized Sixteenths sizing is very unique.

 

[Rmccamey]

"Stylish and functional", according to F.M. Robinson, near the turn of the century, 5000 to 6000 bowlers per month were being produced.

Kaller Super Boreal

Another Facebook post with some basic information:
Day 7 of 31 Parade of Hats. No trip through Europe would be complete without an English Bowler! I have a couple, but this Dunn & Co. in a nice gray is of note. Probably made in the 1960s, this Bowler has the classic lines of a fine men's hat. The "Stiff Felt" hats have been around since the mid 1800s. They were originally created for game keepers to protect them from low hanging branches...or so the story goes. Soon, everyman would have one on their heads. And the trend crossed the oceans and the "Derby" was born in the USA. Cowboys didn't always wear "cowboy" hats, they most often hat a stiff felt Derby.

View attachment 233555 View attachment 233556 View attachment 233557 View attachment 233558 View attachment 233559

 

[Blare]

"Stylish and functional", according to F.M. Robinson, near the turn of the century, 5000 to 6000 bowlers per month were being produced.

Kaller Super Boreal

View attachment 233621

View attachment 233622

Great bowler Randy. Flowers looking beautiful

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hello all! I have been packing away the felts, and while I was fiddling around, I kept playing with this one, so I guess I’ll keep it out for a while.

View attachment 233609 View attachment 233610
Campdraft Deluxe in Moonstone

That’s a great look for you, Reggie. You’re dressed casual, for you, and that hat is just the perfect complement.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

5000 to 6000 bowlers per month were being produced.

And two of them were size 7 5/8 or larger.

You really wear a bowler well.

 

[Rmccamey]

Knockout roses.

Thanks gents.

They ship a dozen at a time, Brent, so I'm sure they made at least 12 a month in your size!

Great bowler Randy. Flowers looking beautiful

5000 to 6000 bowlers per month were being produced.

And two of them were size 7 5/8 or larger.

You really wear a bowler well.

 

[mayserwegener]

This week I will feature the C. G. Wilke Guben, Germany Hat Factory. Founded by Carl Gottlob Wilke in 1822 Guben, Germany. He invented the weather-proof wool hat and was a major contributor in the mechanization of hat making. C. G. Wilke manufactured both Wool and Fur (including Velour) Soft and Stiff Felt Hats. C. G. Wilke Factory was severely damaged during WWII. Guben was the largest hat making center in Germany up to WWII but was heavily damaged during the war. What remained of the Guben Hat Industry infrastructure after WWII was nationalized as VEB United Hutwerke Guben (Guben was located in the GDR).

C. G. Wilke "B. Sup.", Crown Open 6 inches, Brim 2 1/2 inches, possibly mid to late 1920s. The Velour Felt is very pliable in the Crown and the Brim stiffness is enforced by the Over Welt. The Black Velour is of medium length and shows nice gloss but not Soleil. There as remnants of stitching behind the sweatband so originally it had a liner.

The Bow Knot design is also used on C. G. Wilke Stiff Felts

C. G. Wilke / Guben , "Fur, Velour- and Wool Hat Factory", 1918-1929

 

[mayserwegener]

"Stylish and functional", according to F.M. Robinson, near the turn of the century, 5000 to 6000 bowlers per month were being produced.

Kaller Super Boreal

View attachment 233621

View attachment 233622

Randy, Very stylish F.M. Robinson Stiff Felt!

 

[Blare]

This week I will feature the C. G. Wilke Guben, Germany Hat Factory. Founded by Carl Gottlob Wilke in 1822 Guben, Germany. He invented the weather-proof wool hat and was a major contributor in the mechanization of hat making. C. G. Wilke manufactured both Wool and Fur (including Velour) Soft and Stiff Felt Hats. C. G. Wilke Factory was severely damaged during WWII. Guben was the largest hat making center in Germany up to WWII but was heavily damaged during the war. What remained of the Guben Hat Industry infrastructure after WWII was nationalized as VEB United Hutwerke Guben (Guben was located in the GDR).

C. G. Wilke "B. Sup.", Crown Open 6 inches, Brim 2 1/2 inches, possibly mid to late 1920s. The Velour Felt is very pliable in the Crown and the Brim stiffness is enforced by the Over Welt. The Black Velour is of medium length and shows nice gloss but not Soleil. There as remnants of stitching behind the sweatband so originally it had a liner.

The Bow Knot design is also used on C. G. Wilke Stiff Felts

C. G. Wilke / Guben , "Fur, Velour- and Wool Hat Factory", 1918-1929

I love the character time has brought to that sweatband

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Hello all! I have been packing away the felts, and while I was fiddling around, I kept playing with this one, so I guess I’ll keep it out for a while.

View attachment 233609 View attachment 233610
Campdraft Deluxe in Moonstone

Fine looking beard, D! Offers the appearance of a leading role actor along with the Camp Draft.

 

[tropicalbob]

Unknown maker hat again on the last nice day for a week.
IMG_3522 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_3521 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_3520 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
5-7-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good Thursday,
Michael

Great outfit, as always. Your black knit tie rings a certain note for me, as for several years I've found one to be an indispensable item for my wardrobe. In fact, over the last few years I've acquired the silk versions in eight or nine colors. They pair well with patterned shirts, sweaters, vests, or jackets.

 

[steur]

Hello all! I have been packing away the felts, and while I was fiddling around, I kept playing with this one, so I guess I’ll keep it out for a while.

View attachment 233609 View attachment 233610
Campdraft Deluxe in Moonstone

Good to see you, Reggie. Stylish as always!

 

[steur]

Another Facebook post with some basic information:
Day 7 of 31 Parade of Hats. No trip through Europe would be complete without an English Bowler! I have a couple, but this Dunn & Co. in a nice gray is of note. Probably made in the 1960s, this Bowler has the classic lines of a fine men's hat. The "Stiff Felt" hats have been around since the mid 1800s. They were originally created for game keepers to protect them from low hanging branches...or so the story goes. Soon, everyman would have one on their heads. And the trend crossed the oceans and the "Derby" was born in the USA. Cowboys didn't always wear "cowboy" hats, they most often hat a stiff felt Derby.

View attachment 233555 View attachment 233556 View attachment 233557 View attachment 233558 View attachment 233559

Splendid, Mike. Wish I could find more of those.

 

[steur]

Mallory Ten for Costco and BJs adventures today

View attachment 233601 View attachment 233600

That Mallory can handle anything. Nice one, Joe.

 

[steur]

Stefan, Thank you! Yes ladies that did the stitch work by hand and machine were masters of their craft.

Super looking Hückel Weilheim from you today! Does it have any model mark? I am really enjoying round two of the German series.

Thank you, Steve. No label in this hat. The model name could be "Durit".

 

[steur]

"Stylish and functional", according to F.M. Robinson, near the turn of the century, 5000 to 6000 bowlers per month were being produced.

Kaller Super Boreal

View attachment 233621

View attachment 233622

You wear that bowler so well, Randy. Glad it found you.

 

[steur]

This week I will feature the C. G. Wilke Guben, Germany Hat Factory. Founded by Carl Gottlob Wilke in 1822 Guben, Germany. He invented the weather-proof wool hat and was a major contributor in the mechanization of hat making. C. G. Wilke manufactured both Wool and Fur (including Velour) Soft and Stiff Felt Hats. C. G. Wilke Factory was severely damaged during WWII. Guben was the largest hat making center in Germany up to WWII but was heavily damaged during the war. What remained of the Guben Hat Industry infrastructure after WWII was nationalized as VEB United Hutwerke Guben (Guben was located in the GDR).

C. G. Wilke "B. Sup.", Crown Open 6 inches, Brim 2 1/2 inches, possibly mid to late 1920s. The Velour Felt is very pliable in the Crown and the Brim stiffness is enforced by the Over Welt. The Black Velour is of medium length and shows nice gloss but not Soleil. There as remnants of stitching behind the sweatband so originally it had a liner.

The Bow Knot design is also used on C. G. Wilke Stiff Felts

C. G. Wilke / Guben , "Fur, Velour- and Wool Hat Factory", 1918-1929

Great to see these survivor hats, Steve. Loads of character on this one. Keep them coming.

 

[steur]

German week part two day five.
Eres Kent model name probably Sparta

 

[1967Cougar390]

View attachment 233365

Disney Double Eagle on an unplanned trip to the animal hospital as our Mugsy has what started as hives from an allergic reaction and graduated to a very swollen face and now on to a severe ear infection. Poor guy. Hope we got him on a healing path now.

View attachment 233366

Great looking hat Blare. I hope the veterinarian was able to get Mugsy on the way to a quick recovery.
Steven