Edward Imeson Horsman (E. I. Horsman) opened a toy company in New York City, New York in 1865 and became a leader in the toy industry. In the early years Horsman imported dolls from outside the USA, starting in 1904 they distributed "Babyland Rag Dolls" made of all cloth created by Albert Bruckner. About 1909 Horsman used a new formula to make composition "Can't break Em" doll heads like the Billiken and a variety of Mama and Baby dolls.
Between 1919-1925 Horsman and Aetna Doll & Toy company merged. In 1930 Horsman acquired the Amberg doll company, their competitor and continued to produce some of Amberg's dolls, notably the Vanta Baby. In October 1933 Horsman became a subsidiary of the Regal Doll company, in 1986 the Horsman name was sold to the Asian company Gata - Gatabox LTD. of Hong Hong, which produced dolls under the name Horsman LTD.
Edward Imeson Horsman (E. I. Horsman) opened a toy company in New York City, New York in 1865 and became a leader in the toy industry. In the early years Horsman imported dolls from outside the USA, starting in 1904 they distributed "Babyland Rag Dolls" made of all cloth created by Albert Bruckner. About 1909 Horsman used a new formula to make composition "Can't break Em" doll heads like the Billiken and a variety of Mama and Baby dolls.
Between 1919-1925 Horsman and Aetna Doll & Toy company merged. In 1930 Horsman acquired the Amberg doll company, their competitor and continued to produce some of Amberg's dolls, notably the Vanta Baby. In October 1933 Horsman became a subsidiary of the Regal Doll company, in 1986 the Horsman name was sold to the Asian company Gata - Gatabox LTD. of Hong Hong, which produced dolls under the name Horsman LTD.
Inscription
The monument is inscribed on three sides. The front listing Edward & Florence is inscribed:
Edward Imeson Horsman
Boen November 25, 1843, Died May 7, 1927.
-------
Florence Lewis Benton
His Wife
Born February 29, 1848, Died May 12, 1909.
Gravesite Details
Buried 10 May 1927
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
