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Wamsutta Mills

1848 establishments in MassachusettsAmerican companies established in 1848Buildings and structures in New Bedford, MassachusettsCompanies based in New Bedford, MassachusettsCotton mills in the United States
Economic history of MassachusettsHistoric districts on the National Register of Historic Places in MassachusettsIndustrial archaeological sites in the United StatesIndustrial buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in MassachusettsIndustrial buildings completed in 1847Manufacturing companies established in 1848NRHP infobox with nocatNational Register of Historic Places in New Bedford, MassachusettsTextile companies of the United StatesUse American English from January 2025Use mdy dates from August 2023
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Wamsutta Mills is a former textile manufacturing company and current brand offering sheets, towels, bedding and other household products. Founded by Thomas Bennett, Jr. on the banks of the Acushnet River in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1846 and opened in 1848, Wamsutta Mills was named after Wamsutta, the son of a Native American chief who negotiated an early alliance with the English settlers of the Plymouth Colony. It was the first of many textile mills in New Bedford, and gradually led to cotton textile manufacturing overtaking whaling as the town's principal industry by the 1870s. Wamsutta Mills became well known for producing fine quality shirtings, sheetings and other fine cotton products. The Wamsutta name continues to be used as a brand today, formerly marketed by American retailer Bed Bath & Beyond in North America and Brazilian textile conglomerate Springs Global in South America. Following Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy in 2023, the brand assets were acquired by Indo Count Global, with plans to relaunch in 2025 selling direct to consumers online.

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Wamsutta Mills
Wamsutta Street, New Bedford

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Central New Bedford Historic District

Wamsutta Street 1
02740 New Bedford
Massachusetts, United States
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