Forten's sailmaking business

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:business
gptkbp:contributedTo James Forten's wealth and influence as an abolitionist
gptkbp:established 1798
gptkbp:founder gptkb:James_Forten
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the most successful Black-owned businesses in early 19th-century America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forten's sailmaking business
gptkbp:industry sailmaking
gptkbp:legacy helped fund abolitionist activities
gptkbp:location gptkb:Philadelphia
gptkbp:notableClient diverse, including both Black and white customers
gptkbp:notableEmployee gptkb:James_Forten
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:James_Forten
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6