Dove Hat Co. Dove Line Quality Brand Letter Opener

Title

Dove Hat Co. Dove Line Quality Brand Letter Opener

Description

Bronze metal letter opener with 'The Dove Quality Line Portsmouth, Ohio' engraved with a unique design. The Dove Hat Co. was first known as the Portsmouth Hat Company and was established in 1892. Located at 124 West 2nd St (Second St) in the Houston building and then in the Fuller Building at 75 West 2nd St (Second St) in 1911 and lastly the Riley Building at 622 2nd St (Second St) in 1922 after their name was changed to the Dove Hat Company in 1920. At it's peak they were operating 11 locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee as a wholesale company that produced hats, clothes, and other items known as the Dove Quality Line.

Creator

Unknown

Date

1920's

Format

19 cm letter opener

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library