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Dalton Barton & Co Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Dalton, Robert A
  • Barton, George A

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Coventry, Coventry, West Midlands, West Midlands, England

Sectors:

  • Textile production Elastic fabric production
  • Textile production Narrow fabrics production inc ribbons, laces, braids, tapes, labels, etc

Notes:

Traced origins to c1848 when established by Robert A Dalton, 1825-93. Early on joined in partnership by George A Barton, d1873. By 1860s leaders at Coventry in production of ribbons and other silk fancy goods. By 1880s noted for upholstery trimmings, coach laces and elastic web. Incorporated 1872. 1859 opened a London branch. Business managed under co-operative principles by 1880s

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