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Louis Annin Ames

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Louis Annin Ames (1866-1952) was an American flagmaker.[1][2] From 1896-1952 he served as chief executive officer of Annin & Co.[3] In 1915 he designed the flag of the City of New York.[4] He was a member of the Ames family.

References

  1. ^ Poekel, Charles (1999). West Essex: Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, and Roseland. Arcadia Publishing. p. 27. ISBN 0738501417.
  2. ^ Olsen, Patricia. "Annin Flagmakers' New Wave Leaders". Family Business Magazine. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  3. ^ Corwin, Mike. "The Great History of Annin Flagmakers". New Jersey Business. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  4. ^ Coates, Robert (November 7, 1931). "Flags". The New Yorker. Retrieved January 31, 2018.