Fred Dogerr's Sons
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Title
Fred Dogerr's Sons
Description
Tan, canvas bag with some loose stitching and stains. Front, "Smoke the Buckeye Stogie Manufactured by Fred Doerr's Sons, Portsmouth, Ohio"
Fred Doerr came from Germany to Portsmouth in 1847 at the age of 14. After learning the tobacco trade, he opened a factory on Front Street in 1850. He died in 1895, and his sons continued.
Fred Doerr came from Germany to Portsmouth in 1847 at the age of 14. After learning the tobacco trade, he opened a factory on Front Street in 1850. He died in 1895, and his sons continued.
Creator
H.E. Hardenburg & Co, N.Y.
Date
1850-1895
Format
14.5 cm x 9.3 cm bag
Coverage
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
Rights
Portsmouth Public Library
Collection
Citation
H.E. Hardenburg & Co, N.Y., “Fred Dogerr's Sons,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed July 16, 2024, https://yourppl.org/history/items/show/25046.