Private company

United States Leather Company

American leather manufacturing conglomerate (1893-1952)

The United States Leather Company (1893-1952), was one of the largest corporations in the United States circa 1900, and one of the original companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. It was often referred to by contemporary sources as the "Leather combine" or "Leather trust".2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1893Founded1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1

The United States Leather Company (1893-1952), was one of the largest corporations in the United States circa 1900, and one of the original companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. It was often referred to by contemporary sources as the "Leather combine" or "Leather trust".2

Timeline

  1. 1893Founded Founded1

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