Initially, the classes were for young women from local lace and hosiery factories.
en.wikipedia.org These manufactured clothing, machinery (particularly for the production of textiles) and materials demanded by the city's hosiery trade, such as spun wool and dyes.
en.wikipedia.org He and two brothers continued in hosiery, and he also invested in railroads, then expanded into the banking and publishing industries.
en.wikipedia.org In the past, it had flouring and planing mills, stove works, car shops, and shoe, hosiery, cigar, and furniture factories.
en.wikipedia.org He would later get into a number of businesses, including coffins, milling, silver plating, buggies, hosiery, and gas.
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