John B. Stetson & Brother.

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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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Place Name Admin Code Country
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Pennsylvania
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Hat trade
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Active 1867

Active 1872

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