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.

For other people with the same name, see David Abercrombie.
David T. Abercrombie
Illustration of Abercrombie, 1917
Born
David Thomas Abercrombie

(1867-06-06)June 6, 1867
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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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