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Aharon's Jewish
Books and Judaica
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Denver, Colorado 80246
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Aharon's Jewish Books and Judaica Map 1: Borsalino Hats
Borsalino is the name of a hat
company known particularly for its fedoras.
Established in 1857, Borsalino produces felt from
Belgian rabbit fur at its factory in Alessandria,
Italy.
Giuseppe Borsalino visited Italy and France to learn
the hat trade, and set up the first artisan workshop
for the production of felt hats. When Giuseppe
Borsalino died, he was succeeded by his son, Teresio
Borsalino, in the family business. His success
lasted until the 1940s, when the hat business
declined in prominence.
In 1970, the company inspired the film Borsalino,
which was moderately well received. In 1986, the
Borsalino factory moved to its current location in
the suburbs of Alessandria. The University of
Alessandria (as well as a museum dedicated to the
history of the hat) occupy the former offices of the
Borsalino company. |
