Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Seth E. Thomas, Jr.
Seth Thomas Clock Company
1919–1931
1919–1931
Seth Thomas Clock Company
1919–1931
1919–1931
- Industry: Fabricated Goods
- Era: 1910
Having joined the company immediately after college, Thomas was responsible for the largest wave of expansion in the history of his great-grandfather’s firm. In addition to introducing a line of electric clocks in 1927, Thomas also raised production of its traditional watches to two million per year. Under his leadership, the company’s capital increased from $600,000 to $1 million.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1876–1932
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Yale University