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PLATT, BUCKINGHAM, CORNWELL AND COMPANY
PLATT, BUCKINGHAM, CORNWELL AND COMPANY. Established in Dubuque in 1901, the company manufactured a general line of overalls, shirts, jackets, trousers, lined duck coats, and sheep lined coats. A specialty was made in fancy shirts and fine trousers. In addition, the company was a wholesaler of fancy sweaters, mufflers, high grade underwear, hosiery, neck wear, and suspenders. The factory was located at Second and Main STREETS.