May, David, 1848-1927
Person
Biography
David May was born in Bavaria and came to Colorado for his health. May opened his first clothing store in Leadville in 1887, where he and his partners sold Levis and long, red, woolen underwear. The second store was in Irwin, Colorado and the store later opened in Denver. The May Company moved the headquaters to St. Louis where David May died in 1927.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Photograph of David May Portrait, between 1900-1950
Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00007
Abstract
Portrait painting of David May. Born in Bavaria, May opened his first clothing store in Leadville in 1887 where he and his partners sold Levis and long, red, woolen underwear.
Dates:
between 1900-1950