John B. Stetson & Brother.

Dates:
Active 1867
Active 1872

Biographical notes:

John B. Stetson, a hatter, located in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1865. In 1866, he opened a new shop on Fourth St. above Chestnut. The firm moved to a more spacious site at Fourth and Montgomery in 1872, where it evolved into the John B. Stetson Hat Manufacturing Company, the world's largest and most famous hat factory.

From the description of Day-book, 1867-1872. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122573149

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Subjects:

  • Hat trade

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Places:

  • Philadelphia (Pa.) (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania (as recorded)