Paul Bonwit

American businessman (1862–1939)

Paul Bonwit

Summary

Paul Joseph (Josef) Bonwit was a Kingdom of Hanover-born American businessman. He was the founder of Bonwit Teller department store in New York City. Bonwit controlled the company bearing his name from its founding in 1895 until its sale in 1934.

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