Jantzen Knitting Mills

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Swimwear manufacturer Jatzen Knitting Mills was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1910 by John A. Zehntbauer, Carl C. Jantzen, and C.R. Zehntbauer. Originally called the Portland Knitting Mills, it changed its name to Jantzen Knitting Mills in 1916, adopting the "diving girl" trademark long associated with the company. It was acquired by Blue Bell in 1980, and Blue Bell was bought by VF Corporation in 1986. In 2002 Perry Ellis International purchased the Jantzen brand.

From the description of Jantzen Knitting Mills records, circa 1910-1986. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 755128150

From the guide to the Jantzen Knitting Mills records, circa 1910-1986, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

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referencedIn Zehntbauer family motion picture collection, circa 1935-1949 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Jantzen Knitting Mills records, circa 1910-1986 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Jantzen, Inc. photographic collection [graphic], circa 1920-1967. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Jantzen Knitting Mills. Jantzen Knitting Mills records, circa 1910-1986. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Jantzen, Inc. photographic collection, circa 1920-1967 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Zehntbauer family motion picture collection [motion picture], circa 1935-1949. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Jantzen Knitting Mills photographs [graphic], undated. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Jantzen Knitting Mills photographs, undated Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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associatedWith Jantzen, Inc. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Oregon--Portland
Portland (Or.)
Portland (Or.)
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Oregon
Portland
Textile factories
Textile factories
Textile industry
Textile industry
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Active 1910

Active 1986

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