Atkinson, Richard, & Co Ltd

Sectors:

  • Wearing apparel & footwear production Outerwear & underwear production

Notes:

Traced origins to Dublin in 1820 when established by Richard Atkinson, b1796. Emerged as a leading producer of poplin cloth and dominated the trade by 1850. Started tie making in 1880s. 1932 started poplin/tie making in Belfast. In 1970 still weaving poplin on handlooms to produce very high quality ties. Continues

Groups: