Private company

Nelly Don

Logo: Logo for Nelly Don, taken from a commercial illustration published in 1921, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

American clothing manufacturer and distributor from 1956 to 1978 based in Kansas City¹

Nelly Don Inc. was a clothing manufacturer and distributor from 1956 to 1978. It was founded by Nell Quinlan Donnelly Reed in 1916 as a brand of the Donnelly Garment Company. The Donnelly Garment Company was renamed to Nelly Don after the founder retired and sold her interest in the company in 1956.² It was founded by Nell Donnelly Reed.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1919Founded¹

HeadquartersKansas City¹

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The story

Founded by Nell Donnelly Reed in 1919.¹

Leadership

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FounderNell Donnelly Reed¹

Products and brands

clothing

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1978Dissolved Dissolved¹
1919Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataNelly Don on Wikidata
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WikipediaNelly Don on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsNelly Don logo by Logo for Nelly Don, taken from a commercial illustration published in 1921, Public domain