David T. Abercrombie

David Thomas Abercrombie (June 6, 1867 August 29, 1931) was the founder of the American lifestyle brand Abercrombie & Fitch. A topographer and expert in the outdoors, Abercrombie opened the company as New York's outfitter for the elite and later partnered up with co-founder Ezra Fitch – both men managed the Company through great years of success.

David T. Abercrombie
Illustration of Abercrombie, 1917
Born
David Thomas Abercrombie

(1867-06-06)June 6, 1867
DiedAugust 29, 1931(1931-08-29) (aged 64)
Ossining, New York, U.S.
OccupationSurveyor
Years active1892–1917
Known forFounder of Abercrombie & Fitch

Today, his company, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. remains as a prominent American clothing brand. A brand in his name was released by the company in 1998 – abercrombie.

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