Bartrum Harvey & Co

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  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Textile yarn, cloth, etc, distribution

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Traced origins to the textile wholesaling and retailing business of H Bardwell & Co which was acquired in 1845 by two of its employees, Joseph Bartrum and James Harvey, and restyled Bartum Harvey & Co. Based in City, from 1930s in West End. 1853 abandoned retailing. Developed as a major wholesaler, in particular serving tailors, and established agencies around world by 1890s. Incorporated 1928. Made numerous acquisitions, especially from 1930s. ? closed 1980s

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