David T. Abercrombie
Founder of Abercrombie & Fitch (1867-1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Thomas Abercrombie[1] (June 6, 1867 – August 29, 1931) was the founder of the American lifestyle brand Abercrombie & Fitch. A topographer and expert in the outdoors, Abercrombie opened the company as New York's outfitter for the elite and later partnered up with co-founder Ezra Fitch – both men managed the Company through great years of success.
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David T. Abercrombie | |
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Born | David Thomas Abercrombie (1867-06-06)June 6, 1867 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | August 29, 1931(1931-08-29) (aged 64) |
Occupation | Surveyor |
Years active | 1892–1917 |
Known for | Founder of Abercrombie & Fitch |
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Today, his company, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. remains as a prominent American clothing brand. A brand in his name was released by the company in 1998 – abercrombie.