This may be the first time I’ve seen one of these hats actually complete. The paper used was so thin that much of a hat was gone or severely ripped when I’ve seen one on offer. The fact that it has been on a conical mold for a while preserving its intended shape is a bonus. The price paid seems a relative bargain considering what many common items have been recently bringing. Congrats to the buyer!
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VTG ANTIQUE 1900'S HALLOWEEN PAPER PARTY HAT HEINMULLER ILLUSTRATOR CARROT BAT
Hats using Aleinmuller designs were made from very thin paper stock, hence it is truly rare to find one complete. Typically, chunks - and sometimes large chunks - are simply missing. This example is almost certainly in the best condition I’ve seen. I feel the prevailing bidder got a relative bargain.
Antique Vintage Rare Halloween Witch Hat Aleinmuller
I have seen a handful of Aleinmuller hats for sale during the last 30 years but all save this one had significant condition issues. The paper used was of thin stock that simply hasn’t worn well through the decades. Most of the time there are significant chunks missing, major tears and/or creasing. This Aleinmuller hat is in the best condition I’ve ever seen. Hats like this are hard to display unless you have ample wall space - something I no longer have - so it isn’t for me. However, if you’ve coveted a colorful, busy Aleinmuller design, you mustn’t let this hat escape your grasp.
09/27 Update: This changed hands for a surprisingly reasonable price of $203.50.
