James Piccolo sizing sponges
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Title
James Piccolo sizing sponges
Subject
Tarpon Springs, Greek community, sponge industry
Description
James Piccolo sizes sponges at Acme Sponge & Chamois Company, one of the largest sponge distribution businesses in Tarpon Springs. The company was established in 1938 by Michael Cantonis, who came from a family of Symian sponge merchants. Acme expanded its product line to include other cleaning items such as chamois, loofahs, synthetic sponges, and bath brushes.
Source
Tampa Tribune
Format
jpeg
Language
English
Type
photo
Collection
Citation
“James Piccolo sizing sponges,” USF Library Special & Digital Collections Exhibits, accessed December 12, 2019, http://exhibits.lib.usf.edu/items/show/2964.