This Zimmermann hat is the coat of arms of the Carpenters' Guild.
This model is also known as a colletin hat; it's the leather hat of the portefaixes, whose wide brims protect the neck and shoulders. The uniform of the Forts de la Halle (...) the colletin, the large floured hat (J. de La Varende, Cadoudal,1952, p. 278).
Carpenter's hat - Zimmermann
CHARPENTER-style hat in black wool felt, available in 12 cm size.
This headgear is the real hat for carpenters, who never went out without their felt hat to protect them from the elements, such as rain, sun and dust.
The 3-point cap shape and wide brim are typical of this type of hat.
About the Zimmermann hat
- Chef cover featuring classic grosgrain, interior grosgrain leather and satin lining.
- Composition: 100% wool felt
- Lining: 100% polyester
- Edge width: 12 cm
- Cap height: 15 cm
- Edge width approx. 12 cm
- Material Wool felt
- Brand Wegener
- Colors Black
- Country of manufacture Germany
- Washable Trichloroethylene or Trichlo substitute or Terre de sommières
- Season All year round
- Type Mixed