Illustrated Boston : the metropolis of New England containing also reviews of its principal environs . NEW ENGLAND. Hi NICHOLS, DUPEE ft CO., Wool Dealers, No. RW> Atlantic Ave-nue.—One of the most difficult branches of trade, and thatrequiring the highest qualifications of ability and that of the wool business. None can achieve success anddevelop permanent widespread connections who cannot meet themost exacting requirements of manufacturers as to grades and qual-ities, and there is no house in the United States which has achievedsuch an enviable reputation in this direction a
Illustrated Boston : the metropolis of New England containing also reviews of its principal environs . NEW ENGLAND. Hi NICHOLS, DUPEE ft CO., Wool Dealers, No. RW> Atlantic Ave-nue.—One of the most difficult branches of trade, and thatrequiring the highest qualifications of ability and that of the wool business. None can achieve success anddevelop permanent widespread connections who cannot meet themost exacting requirements of manufacturers as to grades and qual-ities, and there is no house in the United States which has achievedsuch an enviable reputation in this direction as that of Messrs. Nichols,Dupee & Co. of Boston. The present business was established by B. Nichols and Mr. William R. Dupee in 1868, under the ex-isting name and style. Steady enlargement of business, perfectedfacilities, and influential connections have characterized their mer-cantile coi-eer. and repeated enlargements of premises have been ne-cessitated. Two years ago they removed Into their present 590 Atlantic Avenue, built purposely for the wool trade, and which. Is a substantial structure, six stories and basement fa height, 76 feetfront by 150 feet in depth. Messrs. Nichols, Dupee ft Co. are direstimporters of scoured and grease wool from South Africa, Australia,Europe, Canada, etc, and are also leading dealers in all grades andqualities of domestic growths from Callfomiaand Oregon copartners exercise sound judgment and careful methods in sort-ing and grading, and all bales of wool sold by them can be relied onto tally with sample. This honorable old house supplies many of theleading mills In New England and elsewhere, and does a trade of ex-tended proportions. Mr. Nichols Is a native of Vermont, and has longbeen an Influential and respected resident of Boston. He Is a directorof the Manufacturers National Bank of Boston, and a trustee of thecity hospital, faithfully discharging every obligation devolving uponhim. Mr. Dupee was born
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