- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Edward I. Scott
Scott Tissue Company
1879 - 1921
Wood, Paper & Forestry
b. 1846
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1846 - 1931 |
| Birthplace | New York (NY) |
| Race | White |
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.