Collection item
Long-haired felt hat
Treister Hats (founded in 1914) was a major New Zealand hat manufacturing firm supplying stores throughout the country. This Arnold hat by Treister (1960s) is an example of a blocked hat, made by steaming the felt into shape on a heated metal hat-block.
Details
Photographer:
H.Sieben Photography
Model
Unknown
Credit:
Image courtesy of Arnold Treister
Copyright:
Image © Arnold Treister
Manufacturing location:
Lower Hutt
Garment type:
Hat
Material:
Long-haired felt
Label:
Treister Hats
Date:
1960s
