日本 - 军装 - 丝绸帽

Hat Size: 29×24×12 cm
Weight: 150g
Manufacturer: 帝国正帽株式会社（Teikoku Hat）
Retailer: 佐々木勉強堂 伏見 (Sasaki Benkyou Dou in Fushimi Kyoto )

This is from an old Japanese house. The existence of this type of hat in Japan is rare. Japan has changed from the Edo period to the Meiji period and has adopted many wonderful European cultures. In Japan at that time, Europe was a very advanced country, far ahead of its time.
European-style parties and clothing styles are one of them.
Since the Meiji period, hats imported from England and other European countries were used in Japan.

This silk hat was manufactured by “Teikoku Hat Co."

About the manufacturer “Teikoku Hat Co."
- History and Reputation
Teikoku Hat is a hat manufacturer with a long history in Japan. Especially before and after World War II, the company was known for manufacturing formal hats. The company was highly regarded in the Japanese hat manufacturing industry for its quality and durability, especially in formal hats such as silk hats.

- Features
As this manufacturer's hats are stamped “SUPERIOR FINE AND DURABLE MANUFACTURE,” they are carefully made from the selection of materials to the manufacturing process, and are especially suitable for hats used in prestigious occasions.


The advantages of this silk hat

1. high quality material
The texture of the silk and leather used inside indicates that very high-class materials are used. The luster and smoothness of the silk, in particular, is a characteristic that retains its beauty even after being stored for a long time. 2.

2. design and finishing
Emblems and engravings on the inside of the hat give it a formal and prestigious look. Such attention to detail is the hallmark of a fine hat.

3. good condition
The hats have been stored in boxes, so deterioration over time appears to have been minimized. The interior silk and leather areas are clean, evidence that the hats have been very well preserved.


Points worthy of special mention
- The notation “SPECIAL T.S.K QUALITY” on the inside seems to indicate particularly superior quality. Such a mark was used as a guarantee of product reliability.
- Since silk hats were used for formal occasions, the possession of such a hat may itself have indicated social status and good taste.


This silk hat is a collector's item with historical value and luxury. It would be best to store it carefully and consider professional cleaning if necessary to further preserve its value.

Carefully packaged and shipped from Japan to overseas.
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