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William H. Horstmann & Sons
| Name | William H. Horstmann & Sons |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Straße | Fifth Street |
| Art des Unternehmens | Bandweberei |
| Anmerkungen | Lage: Race Street, 5th Street, 4th Street und Cherry Street (Südost-Ecke). Bezeichnet 1872 als "Military und Regalia Goods Manufactory"; 1887 als "Horstmann's Dress Trimmings, Military und Regalia Goods Manufactory". Eigentümer: Estate of Wm. J. Horstmann. Auch 1887 keine Angaben zur Dampfmaschinenanlage. |
| Quellenangaben | [Bishop: History of American manufacturers 3 (1868) 58] [Hexamer General Surveys, Plate 626-627 (1872)] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1815 |
Der deutschstämmige William H. Horstmann, der in Werkstätten in Europa ausgebildet wurde, beginnt in Philadelphia |
| 1824 |
Horstmann führt aus Deutschland die Flechtmaschinen ein |
| 1825 |
Horstmann führt die Jacquard-Webstühle ein. |
| 1854 |
Erbaut |
| 1857 |
Horstmann erwirbt die gesamte Einrichtung und die Patentrechte der "Clinton Company" in Clinton, Mass. |
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Kommentar |
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1872 |
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1887 |
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1872 |
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1887 |
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Hersteller |
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Beschreibung |
Verwendung |
| 1872 |
Dampfkessel |
3 |
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unbekannt |
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| 1872 |
Dampfmaschine |
1 |
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unbekannt |
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gesamt |
Arbeiter |
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männl. |
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| 1872 |
375 |
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300 in der Fabrik, 75 in Lager und Verkaufsräumen; 125 Männer, 250 Jungen und Mädchen) |
| 1887 |
600 |
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500 Arbeiter in der Fabrik und 100 im Lager und Geschäft |
| ZEIT | 1868 |
| THEMA | Firmenbeschreibung |
| TEXT | Is the oldest and principal establishment in Philadelphia for the manufacture of Ribbons, Military Trimmings, and Narrow Textile Fabrics. It is one that adds to the manufacturing importance, not only of the city in which it is located, but of the country. Its productions rival in elegance and substantial excellence those of France and Switzerland, and are sold by importing houses indiscriminately with their foreign importations. The founder of this house, Mr. William H. Horstmann, was educated in the workshops of Europe, under the old system which demanded the production of a masterpiece of workmanship before an apprentice could receive a license to practice his trade as a master workman. He was a native of Germany, but came to this country in early manhood, and in 1815 commenced in Philadelphia the manufacture of trimmings. At that time there were but two patterns of coach lace made in this country, which were called after the Presidents, Jefferson and Monroe. Naturally ingenious, Mr. Horstmann set about enlarging the scope of the pursuit in which he had embarked, and to him probably more than to any other man, the business is indebted for its present perfection in this country. In 1824, he introduced from Germany the Plaiting or Braiding Machines, and in the succeeding year the Jacquard machines. Gold laces were made by power in Philadelphia, several years before it was attempted in Europe, and the use of power for making fringes may be said to have been first generally adopted here. In fact, we believe this firm was the first in any country to apply power to the general manufacture. Since the decease of Mr. Horstmann, the business has been conducted by his sons, and with what ability they have discharged the trust committed to them is evidenced in the present importance of their establishment. They have made several important inventions, as we have elsewhere mentioned, and their list of manufactures embraces a wide circle of fabrics of silk, silk and worsted, mohair, cotton, gold and silver thread, including some descriptions not made elsewhere in this country, besides every variety of military trimmings, not excepting swords, drums, and metal ornaments. Silk ribbons are made here, which are equal in all respects, not only in brilliancy of coloring and weight of material, but in evenness of manufacture to those of the looms of Lyons and St. Etienne. The English Commissioners to the World's Fair referred in their Report on the Industry of the United States to this establishment as presenting an example of system and neatness rarely found in manufactories in which handicrafts so varied are carried on. The manufactory is situated at the corner of Fifth and Cherry streets, formerly the burying ground of the German Lutherans, and bought of the congregation owning the old church (built 1743) on the opposite side of Cherry street. The building forms an L, having a front of one hundred and forty feet on Fifth street, one hundred feet on Cherry street, and fifty feet wide, containing six floors. The engine house and machine shops are in a detached building in the yard. The machinery in operation in the factory is new, much of it original, and includes one hundred and thirty Coach Lace Power Looms, one hundred Power Looms, making five hundred and fifty stripes, or rows of goods, three hundred and thirty-six Silk Spindles, and other complete silk machinery, four hundred Plaiting or Braiding Machines, fifty Hand Looms, using over one hundred and sixty Jacquard machines, ranging from forty to eight hundred needles; besides all the auxiliary machinery necessary in the business. Adjoining the manufactory on Cherry street, the firm own an additional lot, bought of the Friends, having a front of seventy-five feet on that street. The building on this, formerly a Meeting-house, they have converted into a salesroom. In 1857, Messrs. Horstmann purchased the entire stock, materials, looms, and patent rights of the Clinton Company, of Clinton, Mass., who were the largest manufacturers of Coach Lace in America. Tbe designs of the best qualities of the laces, in which silk is freely used, are unsurpassed. During the late Rebellion, the Military Depot connected with this manufactory was a general and most popular resort of the volunteers of the Federal army, especially officers, who were there able to find every article necessary to equip them for active service or holiday display. Tbe immense manufacturing facilities of the firm enabled them to meet promptly a sudden and pressing demand and supply a national want. |
| QUELLE | [Bishop: History of American manufacturers 3 (1868) 58] |
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