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Title: Cutting fur for Stetson hats
Date(s): 1913, 1913~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator)
Description: In the Fur-cutting Department of the John B. Stetson Company, Philadelphia, eleven and a half million skins are handled annually. The prepared skins are fed into the machines, which convert the pelt into fine shreds, the fur emerging apparently untouched. The cut fur is carefully graded as to color and quality, and is used to form the Stetson hat bodies.
Collection ID: Postcard views of John B. Stetson plant (Accession 2006.203)
Hagley ID: P2006203_010
Collection: John B. Stetson plant postcard views

Title: Flanging Stetson soft hats
Date(s): 1913, 1913~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator)
Description: Certain classes of Stetson soft hats are curled in the Flanging Department of the John B. Stetson Company, Philadelphia. The edge of the brim is dampened, and is then turned up with a small heated iron. It is placed on a hollow wooden form under a hugh [sic] bag of sand resting on a steam-heated table. The hot bag is allowed to descend, and in a few minutes shapes the brim. [Caption on back of postcard]
Collection ID: Postcard views of John B. Stetson plant (Accession 2006.203)
Hagley ID: P2006203_005
Collection: John B. Stetson plant postcard views

Title: The Stetson Century, 1865-1965
Date(s): 1965
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator), Richmond, Ralph (author)
Collection ID: Trade catalogs and pamphlets collection
Hagley ID: 08044451_stetson_century
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: Christmas meeting of Stetson employees
Date(s): 1913, 1913~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator)
Description: A striking and impressive scene is the annual gathering of all the employees of the John B. Stetson Company, Philadelphia, in the immense auditorium, for the Christmas celebration. The President of the Company addresses the employees, awards are distributed to everyone, and the Stetson Chorus of one hundred and fifty voices renders appropriate selections.
Collection ID: Postcard views of John B. Stetson plant (Accession 2006.203)
Hagley ID: P2006203_012
Collection: John B. Stetson plant postcard views

Title: The Inheritance
Date(s): 1964
Contributor(s): Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (Sponsor), Harold Mayer Productions (Production company)
Description: Film celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. From the film's opening credits, written by Jabob S. Potosfky, General President, Frank Rosenblum, General Secretary-Treasurer, and Hyman Blumberg, Exectutive Vice President : "In December, 1914, a small group of workers met in Webster Hall, in New York City, and founded a new union, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Fifty years later, the Amalgamated has 350,000 members working in the men's and...
Show moreFilm celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. From the film's opening credits, written by Jabob S. Potosfky, General President, Frank Rosenblum, General Secretary-Treasurer, and Hyman Blumberg, Exectutive Vice President : "In December, 1914, a small group of workers met in Webster Hall, in New York City, and founded a new union, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Fifty years later, the Amalgamated has 350,000 members working in the men's and boys apparel, children's wear and related industries, and in laundries, cleaning and dyeing plans and retail stores. The Union operates in 42 states, four Canadian Provinces, and Puerto Rico. This picture is not, however, a history of the Amalgamated, for the Amalgamated could only exist as part of the labor movement in a nation such as ours. Instead, this picture tells the story of America and its working people - for this, finally, is the Amalgamated." Directed and produced by Harold Mayer. Written by Millard Lampell. Narrated by Robert Ryan. Edited by Lawrence Silk. Original music composed by George Kleinsinger.
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Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films (Accession 2019.227)
Hagley ID: FILM_2019227_FC735
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Industry on Parade: To clothe a nation
Date(s): 1958
Contributor(s): National Association of Manufacturers (U.S.) (sponsor), Arthur Lodge Productions (production company)
Description: An episode in the Industry on Parade (1950-1960) television series created by National Association of Manufacturers highlighting American industries. Aimed at a general audience, examines the apparel industry, focusing on clothing manufacturing, design, and equipment.
Collection ID: National Association of Manufacturers photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1973.418)
Hagley ID: FILM_1973418_FC72
Collection: National Association of Manufacturers collections

Title: Soft hat finishing
Date(s): 1925, 1925~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator), Stetson, John B., Jr. (John Batterson), 1884-1952 (associated name)
Collection ID: John B. Stetson Company photographs (Accession 2001.214)
Hagley ID: AVD_2001_214_003
Collection: John B. Stetson Company photographs

Title: Annie and Nora Edwards to folks at home, 1888-06-03
Date(s): 1888-06-03
Contributor(s): Keister, Annie Edwards, 1867-1945 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Personal letter to family members, in which the sisters describe their living conditions and recent activities, including Decoration Day events, going to meeting at the Second Cong. Church, and their work in the overall factory. They also describe the people and employment conditions in Beloit.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_01_05
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Sizing department
Date(s): 1925, 1925~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator), Stetson, John B., Jr. (John Batterson), 1884-1952 (associated name)
Collection ID: John B. Stetson Company photographs (Accession 2001.214)
Hagley ID: AVD_2001_214_004
Collection: John B. Stetson Company photographs

Title: View of the new Stetson Athletic grounds, opening day May 3rd 1913
Date(s): 1913, 1913~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator)
Description: The Stetson Athletic Field adjoins one of the buildings of the John B. Stetson Company's plant in Philadelphia. It was formally opened May 3, 1913, in the presence of six thousand persons. The stands have a seating capacity of thirty-five hundred. Provision is made for base-ball, tennis, basket ball and other out-door sports.
Collection ID: Postcard views of John B. Stetson plant (Accession 2006.203)
Hagley ID: P2006203_011
Collection: John B. Stetson plant postcard views

Title: A section of soft hat trimming
Date(s): 1925, 1925~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator), Stetson, John B., Jr. (John Batterson), 1884-1952 (associated name)
Collection ID: John B. Stetson Company photographs (Accession 2001.214)
Hagley ID: AVD_2001_214_005
Collection: John B. Stetson Company photographs

Title: Finishing Stetson soft hats
Date(s): 1913, 1913~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator)
Description: Finishing soft hats in the Finishing Department of the John B. Stetson Company, Philadelphia, is apparently a simple operation, but long experience is necessary to attain proficiency. Fine emery paper is used to smooth the felt, and the utmost care is taken to do the work evenly. This is the operation which makes the felt so smooth and pleasing to the touch. [Caption on back of postcard]
Collection ID: Postcard views of John B. Stetson plant (Accession 2006.203)
Hagley ID: P2006203_007
Collection: John B. Stetson plant postcard views

Title: Rachel Medgorden to Nora Edwards, 1889-07-29
Date(s): 1889-07-29
Contributor(s): Medgorden, Rachel (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Personal letter from a friend of Nora Edwards, in which she describes her recent activities working for a minister and updates Edwards on wage cuts at the overall factory and the other women working there.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_01_07
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: General Office
Date(s): 1965, 1965~
Creator: Hanes Hosiery Mills Company
Contributor(s): Hollenbeck, Floyd, 1920-2002 (former owner)
Collection ID: Floyd Hollenbeck sales kit for Hanes Hosiery Mills Co. stereoviews and viewer (Accession 2013.226)
Hagley ID: AVD_2013226_002_L
Collection: Floyd Hollenbeck sales kit for Hanes Hosiery Mills Co.

Title: Gathering of Stetson employees in the Stetson Auditorium for Christmas Exercises
Date(s): 1925, 1925~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator), Stetson, John B., Jr. (John Batterson), 1884-1952 (associated name)
Collection ID: John B. Stetson Company photographs (Accession 2001.214)
Hagley ID: AVD_2001_214_002
Collection: John B. Stetson Company photographs

Title: Sizing Stetson hat bodies
Date(s): 1913, 1913~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator)
Description: Sizing is systematic shrinking of the formed hat bodies to proper size. In the Sizing Department of the John B. Stetson Company, Philadelphia, the bodies are repeatedly dipped in hot water, which causes the fur fibers to shrink and knit closely. While shrinking they are carefully manipulated so that the fur is properly distributed, being reduced about two-thirds in size. [Caption on back of postcard]
Collection ID: Postcard views of John B. Stetson plant (Accession 2006.203)
Hagley ID: P2006203_006
Collection: John B. Stetson plant postcard views

Title: Sweatshop workers in Baltimore, Md.
Date(s): 1921
Contributor(s): Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America (collector), United States. Women's Bureau (originator)
Description: Text on back: "Sweat shop conditions in Baltimore in 1921."
Collection ID: Chamber of Commerce of the United States photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1993.230)
Hagley ID: PC20100728_213
Collection: Chamber of Commerce of the United States collections

Title: Trimming Stetson stiff hats
Date(s): 1913, 1913~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator)
Description: The greatest care is given to detail, in manufacturing Stetson hats, as is evidenced in the trimming departments of the John B. Stetson Company, Philadelphia. The leathers, bands, and bindings must be of the highest quality and are made to fit perfectly, each stitch being closely inspected. The operations of trimming soft and stiff hats differ but slightly. [Caption on back of postcard]
Collection ID: Postcard views of John B. Stetson plant (Accession 2006.203)
Hagley ID: P2006203_009
Collection: John B. Stetson plant postcard views

Title: Factories of the John B. Stetson Company, Philadelphia
Date(s): 1913, 1913~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator)
Description: The factories of the John B. Stetson Company, Philadelphia, cover five acres of ground, providing twenty-nine acres of floor space. Four thousand men and fourteen hundred women are employed. Two large auditoriums for the use of employees are located in the plant, one having a seating capacity of eighteen hundred and the other fifty-five hundred. [Caption on back of postcard]
Collection ID: Postcard views of John B. Stetson plant (Accession 2006.203)
Hagley ID: P2006203_001
Collection: John B. Stetson plant postcard views

Title: Forming Stetson hat bodies
Date(s): 1913, 1913~
Contributor(s): John B. Stetson Hat Company (originator)
Description: In the Forming Department of the John B. Stetson Company, Philadelphia, the fur is blown on a revolving copper cone, minutely perforated, about three feet high, forming a thin covering of felt. This cone and the felt, protected by a metal covering, are immersed in hot water, after which the formed body is removed. This is the first step in the actual shaping of the hat. [Caption on back of postcard]
Collection ID: Postcard views of John B. Stetson plant (Accession 2006.203)
Hagley ID: P2006203_004
Collection: John B. Stetson plant postcard views

Title: Hamilton Carhartt & Co.: Best Made, Highest Grade
Date(s): 1900
Contributor(s): Hamilton Carharrt & Co. (originator)
Collection ID: Trade catalogs and pamphlets collection
Hagley ID: 2000_139
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets