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J.F. Carter company beverly massachusetts waxed jacket and hat.

The J.F. Carter Company of Beverly, Massachusetts was a historic pioneer in American waterproof outerwear, famously known for manufacturing "oiled clothing" (the 19th-century precursor to modern waxed jackets).

If you are holding a J.F. Carter jacket or researching the brand, here is the history and context behind this rare piece of Americana:

Company History

• Founding: The J.F. Carter Company was established in 1833 in Beverly, MA. It stands as one of the earliest commercial developers of heavy-duty, waterproof "slickers" and aprons in the United States.

• The Product: Before modern paraffin-waxed canvas jackets (like Barbour or Filson) became mainstream, maritime workers used oiled clothing. J.F. Carter treated heavy cotton/canvas jackets and overalls with linseed oil mixtures to make them fully windproof and waterproof for fishermen, sailors, and dockworkers. Their signature line was sold under the "Star Brand Waterproof Clothing" moniker.

• The Location: For decades, their primary manufacturing facility was located at 135 Park Street (and later 58 Rantoul Street) in Beverly.

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