William Dowler & Sons Limited 1774 - 1969

industry:
Button maker
Nationality:
British
based:
Birmingham, Borough of Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Founded 1774, probably as Thomas Dowler of Great Charles St., Birmingham. Amalgamated with Firm in in 1969. The company also made whistles.

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