Thomas Stewart

THOMAS STEWART, Hat and Cap Manufacturer, 71, Argyle Street; 73, Trongate ; and 54, Bridge Street, S.S., Glasgow.

    Mr. Stewart’s popular and well-known hat and cap establishments have long been among the striking features of the great Glasgow thoroughfare, and the sign of the “Clock Hat”, which calls attention to one of them, is familiar, we dare say, to the bulk of the inhabitants of the Second City. The business itself is of old establishment and has long been conducted by Mr. Stewart with the most untiring enterprise and the soundest judgment.

    Though a hat shop, be it ever so brilliantly fitted and tastefully arranged, does not lend itself readily to the producing of picturesque effects, it must in justice be conceded that, in so far as the three emporia above are concerned, they present both inside and outside a most pleasing and attractive ensemble. Not to speak of the handsome appointments, the stock displayed is superb, embracing the latest styles in satin and felt hats, backed by a most varied selection of naval and military head gear, Scotch bonnets, Dundees, Prince Charlies, Glengarries, smoking caps, and many other types. To these we may add a fine selection of silk and alpaca umbrellas, scarfs, ties, braces, and collars. That the various houses are favourites with the public is seen in the brisk counter trade done : the high quality and moderate price of Mr. Stewart’s goods having a good deal to do with this.

    Personally, the proprietor is well known and widely popular and enjoys a flattering position in trade circles.

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