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A Brief History Of Djer Kiss Brand Importer Alfred H. Smith Company

A Brief History Of Djer Kiss Brand Importer Alfred H. Smith Company

Rowland Holbrook Smith (1879-1920) was born on 14 December 1879 in New York City, USA.

Rowland's father, Alfred Holbrook Smith was president and founder of the Alfred H. Smith Company, which originally focused on importing brushes.

Later on the business was expanded to include the importation of toiletries, vanity boxes and perfumes. 

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