leather history

[steve mason]

Howdy;

I got the idea to post this photo from another site.

This is a photo of my great grandfathers brother in 1901, My great grandfather was working for him at the time, and took over the business in 1902. Take a look at all the inventory there, saddles, collars, harness and all were made by them.

[greg gomersall]

Steve you have showed me this photo before and I have always wondered why if your great-grandfather could build enough to keep an inventory stocked full do you not do the same, shouldn't take more than a day or two. Greg

[Don101]

Wow that picture is just amazing can you tell me a little more about the history where (location ) how long the buisnes was in pperation and so on it would be really interesting to know a little more... would it be ok to post the picture on a reenactors site as they are building a store and this picture is so full of detail it would be great for reference, Don

[Romey]

HEAVEN!!

[gunfighter48]

Can you imagine what that would cost in todays dollars!!!!!!!!!

[steve mason]

Greg; I think if I am to make an inventory that large I might need some help, maybe you can come back and give me a hand, kinda like making scabbards for you years back. Like you said, you won't be here for more than a day or two since it shouldn't take us that long. By the way do you know how to make a collar cause I sure don't?

Don101;

the shop was started in 1900 by my great grandfathers brother, in 1902 my great grandfather took over the business, my grandfather took over the business many years later(after ww2), over the years it turned more into a western wear store than a harness and saddle shop. Although the shop always had at least a repairman working there. then my family sold the business in the early 90's. it closed for good last winter. It was located in High River, Alberta.

Edited October 17, 2007 by steve mason

[Beaverslayer]

I remember that store, the name does'nt come to me at the moment. I lived in High River for 6 years back in the 90's. They had a whole bunch of great pictures such as this one on the walls if I recall right.

Ken