Trade catalogs of sporting goods, 1877-1975.

Founded in 1892 as a sporting goods supplier and expedition outfitter. It currently specializes in upscale sportswear aimed at children and young adults. From the description of Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly Catalog collection, 1997-2007. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 192150683 Abercrombie & Fitch Historical Timeline 1892 David T. Abercrombie founded a sporting goods store ...

J. Magann & Co.

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Baker & Lockwood Mfg. Co.

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H. Rademaker & Sons.

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Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company

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E.T. Burrowes Co.

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National company with home offices and factories in Portland, Me.; established 1893 by Edward T. Burrowes; manufacturers of wire screens and other products. From the description of Scrapbook, [ca. 1896]-1927. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70960373 National company with home offices and factories in Portland, Me., established 1893 by Edward T. Burrowes; manufacturers of wire screens, billiards, pool tables, and other products. From the de...

Wright & Ditson.

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Ohio Canvas Goods Manufacturing Company.

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Great Pacific Ironworks.

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H.H. Kiffe (Firm)

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L.E. Stemmler Company.

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Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Company.

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S. J. Baker (Firm)

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Barnett Canvas Goods and Bag Co.

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J. Elliott & Son.

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Oliver L. Briggs (Firm)

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Robert Miller & Co.

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A.G. Spalding & Bros.

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James Field (Firm)

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James W. Brine Co.

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Parter Sargent (Firm)

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Close-to-Nature Company

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John Wanamaker (Firm)

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Wanamaker's legendary department stores were oalaces of consumption that turned shopping into an event for ordinary people. Born in Philadelphia in 1838, John Wanamaker pioneered the concept of the department store. In 1861 Wanamaker and his brother-in-law, Nathan Brown, opened Oak Hall, a men's clothing store. In 1876, intending to open a central market like London's Royal Exchange or Paris' Les Halles, he converted an abandoned Pennysylvania Railroad depot into a multipurpose clothing and spec...