This robe was made by Ede Robe Tanning Co. David F. Ede was born in Ontario in 1846. In 1895 he opened the Ede's Robe Tanning Company. His business included tanning hides - primarily horse and cow - and manufacturing fur robes, garments and rugs. "Ede furs are scientifically cut and there is no expense saved that would make them equal to the best furs produced anywhere in the world. In addition to fur tanning and clothing manufacturing, Ede employed taxidermists to mount game trophies. The home office was in Dubuque Iowa. Robe tanning was a major industry for Dubuque, and firms such as Ede's and the Dubuque Tanning and Robe Company contributed to make the city a nationally important tanning center. This lap rode still has the life time guarantee label. Only one tiny tear is shown on the hide. The plaid mohair blanket backing is in excellent condition and the felt boarder material has only a few tatters from use. The name JOHN WENTE is embroidered on the back buy the label.
PRICE SLASHED was $169.95 NOW $125.00
