Helen Hay Smith
Illustration — Helen and John Smith, co-founders of H & J Smith Helen Hay Smith (29 August 1873 – 17 November 1918) was a notable New Zealand clothing manufacturer, retailer and businesswoman. She was born in McMaster's Flat, Central Otago, New Zealand, in 1873. She and her brother John co-founded the H & J Smith department store franchise.
Helen Hay Smith
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- 1873
- Died
- 1918
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Occupation
- fashion designer · retail worker · businessperson
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Illustration — Helen and John Smith, co-founders of H & J Smith Helen Hay Smith (29 August 1873 – 17 November 1918) was a notable New Zealand clothing manufacturer, retailer and businesswoman. She was born in McMaster's Flat, Central Otago, New Zealand, in 1873. She and her brother John co-founded the H & J Smith department store franchise.
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