COMFORT IN HATS

Amongst the allied trades associated with the Straw Hat Industry must be included the production of the Pneumatic or Easy-Fitting Sweats or Leathers, which during the last 25 years have been the chief means of establishing the Straw Boater as the most popular Summer Head-wear.

THE HAT MANUFACTURERS’ SUPPLY CO., LTD.,
of Stockport, England, make claim to be the producers of the best of these kind, and many of their patent productions have a place in the History of the Straw Hat Industry; the following have stood out prominently: “IVY” and “MARVEL,” but apparently the zenith was reached with the production of the World-famed—

Patent
“BON-TON IVY”

This patent Comfort Leather is acknowledged as the “LANDMARK” in Head-comfort for any Hat. And considerably over twenty millions have been sold for Straw Hats alone, which fact must undoubtedly prove that this Leather has been greatly instrumental in aiding the progress of the Straw Boater; so much so, that the Patentees have appointed manufacturing agents in various parts of the World to cope with the increasing demand.

The latest production in these Easy-fitting Leathers is the—

(Patent)
“NEW BON-TON IVY”
(introduced 1921)

which is suitable for any kind of hats and, like its well-known parent patent, guarantees Perfect Fit, Comfort, and Ventilation.

It is worth bearing in mind that all genuine “Bon-Ton Ivy” leathers have adjustable Elastic Fitting, also see name Stamp on the leather.

Patentees and Sole Manufacturers, at the
HEADQUARTERS FOR HATTERS’ SPECIALITIES.
Gold Printers, etc.

THE
HAT MANUFACTURERS SUPPLY Co., Ltd.
PRETORIA WORKS, STOCKPORT, ENGLAND

Samples on Application.

Soc. An. Burgisser

ITALIAN
Milans and Fancy Braids
Men’s and Ladies’ Leghorns

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Fancy Bodies Novelties
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BLEACHING and DYEING
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FLORENCE
VIA MASACCIO 149
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SOLE REPRESENTATIVES—
E. T. RABAN & SONS
3–6 Australian Avenue, London, E.C.1

Benjamin Bennett
LTD.

Manufacturers of

Ladies’ and Children’s Hats, Trimmed and Untrimmed—Velours, Felts, Straws, and Fancies, also all kinds of Strawboard and Leatherboard Boxes

Factories:
Connaught House, Upper George Street, Luton
17 & 22 High Street, Dunstable

Showrooms & Offices:
61 George Street, Luton

Telegrams: Beebee Luton
Telephones: Luton 921 (2 lines); Dunstable 3

H. GODFREY & CO.
ENGINEERS TO THE HAT TRADE

Makers of the Keston Blocking Machines

14a STUART STREET, LUTON

The London Varnish and Enamel Co., Ltd.
Successors to Conrad Wm. Schmidt (F. A. Glaeser), Ltd.
City Works
Carpenters Road, Stratford
London, E.15, England

THE ORIGINAL AND LARGEST
——MANUFACTURERS OF——
STRAW HAT POLISHES
IN ALL COLOURS

These Spirit Hat Polishes were introduced in 1878 and have been extensively used ever since in Luton, London, and all Hat Making Centres throughout
——the World——

A.B.C. CODE 4th and 5th EDITION USED CABLE ADDRESS: “LOVARNAMEL, LONDON”

H. Spratley
(Late H. SPRATLEY & SON)

16, 18 & 20 Barber’s Lane, Luton

The Oldest Established Firm in the Trade for the making of
Ladies’, Gent’s,
and
Children’s Shapes
for
Straws and Felts
in
Wood, Plaster, Iron, Spelter and Aluminium Pans and Dishes. All Accessories for the Trade

The Noted Blockmaker for High-Class Work

Tel. 778

ESTABLISHED 1866

Colling & Company
Proprietor: Chas F. Colling

Plain and Fancy Silk, Satin and Cotton Goods

Manufacturers of all kinds of Hat Linings

39 King Street, Luton
Telegrams: “Colling, King St., Luton”
Telephone: Luton 17

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