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G338 - ST Bowen & Son, sandal manufacturer, Mount Street, Stafford

Located At	Staffordshire Record Office
Level	Collection
Doc Ref No	7605
Title	ST Bowen & Son, sandal manufacturer, Mount Street, Stafford
Administrative History	ST Bowen' & Son was known for the "Fair Wear" Sandal. Many sandals were designed for children, also cheaper products for market trading. This may be seen in the context of postwar shortages and economising, and the firm was certainly dealing with many orders and enquiries form across the county, with some products being exported abroad including Africa. The firm's business heading also states they were manufacturers of "veldt footwear".
Date	1949-1952
Extent	(1 volume)
Related Material	Staffordshire County Museum Service has two further albums from this company for the 1940s.