Helen Hay Smith

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.[1]

References

  1. ^ Barlow, Maida. "Helen Hay Smith". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.


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