Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Edward I. Scott
Scott Tissue Company
1879–1921
1879–1921
Scott Tissue Company
1879–1921
1879–1921
- Industry: Wood, Paper & Forestry
- Era: pre-1900
Scott capitalized on the growth of in-home bathrooms by being one of the first to produce a product that would eventually replace old newspapers and catalogs which were typically used in outhouses. Scott was also the first to place the toilet tissue on a roll and the first to create a brand name for the product. Initially used by upscale hotels, Scott's toilet tissues soon became a household necessity.