Dalton

Dalton was an American cashmere maker, headquartered in Cleveland and Willoughby, Ohio. The company was founded in 1949 as the Fine Gauge Knitwear Company by Arthur Dery and Maurice Saltzman (who was also the owner of Bobbie Brooks). They became well-known for their high-quality cashmere sweaters and coordinating separates such as skirts, slacks, and blouses.

In 1959 Dalton registered the James Kenrob trademark. Under that label the company produced double knits in both wool and synthetic fibers. In the 1980s the company became mainly a maker of mid-priced sportswear, with labels such as Dalton Sport (1982), Dalton Studio (1985), and Lady Dalton (1985). The business closed in 1986.

See also: Cashmere Sweaters

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from an early 1950s sweater

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from a 1950s beaded cardigan

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from a late 1950s sweater

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from a late 1950s/early 1960s decorated sweater

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from a 1960s cashmere sweater

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from a late 1960s sweater

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from a late 1960s sweater

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from a late-1960s/early-1970s skirt/top set

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