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James B. Shepherd
| Name | James B. Shepherd |
| Ortssitz | New York City |
| Straße | Broadway 937 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Stickwarengeschäft |
| Quellenangaben | [New Yorks great industries (1884) 158] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1855 |
Gründung |
| 24.09.1860 |
Mr. Orr zieht sich zurück, und Mr. Shepherd wird Alleininhaber. |
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Kommentar |
| Stickwarenhandel |
1884 |
[New Yorks great ind. (1884)] |
1884 |
[New Yorks great ind. (1884)] |
Decorative Embroideries, etc. |
| ZEIT | 1884 |
| THEMA | Firmendarstellung |
| TEXT | This prominent house, one of the most widely known in this city, and conducting a large business in decorative embroideries, was established originally in 1855, by Messrs. Orr & Shepherd, and continued for several years under their management, till the retirement of Mr. Orr, on September 24th, 1860, when Mr. Shepherd became sole proprietor. The premises occupied are very spacious and commodious, well furnished and equipped with every facility and appliance for the display of the extensive stock, employment being provided for numerous skilled assistants. The assortment is always full and complete, and is being constantly renewed by fresh invoices, and comprises decorative embroideries of every description, worsteds, crewels, silks, yarns, fancy goods, baskets, small wares, and other articles too numerous to mention. Lessons are given by competent teachers in all kinds of art needlework, including designing, stamping, etc. The operations of the house are conducted with the greatest system and exactitude, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who, being familiar with every detail, and an accomplished buyer, is prompt to perceive the drift of public approval, with regard to decorative embroideries. Mr. Shepherd has always been held in the highest estimation in social and commercial circles, for his strict honor and sterling probity, and the success which he has achieved is but the just reward of his ability, perseverance and energy. Mr. J. B. Shepherd has retired from active mercantile life, and the management is in the hands of his son. Mr. Allan L. Shepherd, who brings to bear in the exercise of his duties sound business judgment and a long practical experience. He enjoys the respect of patrons, and the confidence of those with whom he is brought in financial contact. The success of the business speaks well for his ability without further comments at our hands, and we take pleasure in according him the mention which is his just due. |
| QUELLE | [New Yorks great industries (1884) 158] |
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