SCAPES - The Hutchings & Sharp Western Clothing

The Hutchings & Sharp Western Clothing business began as the A. E. Easton Company in the fall of 1909. It opened its doors on Round Street today’s 5 Street South between Rylands and Company sand the Hotel Dallas. The president of the company was E. F. Hutchings and A. (Albert) E. Easton was the managing director. The Easton Company manufactured and sold harness and saddlery of all kinds. In 1912, the name was changed to the Alberta Saddlery Company Limited (shown in the image below). They kept this name for another 12 years before it was changed to the name E. M. Carson Saddlery and Leather Goods in 1924. Mr. Robert Hutchings remained as president and E.M. Carson became managing director. Between the years 1936 to 1961, the managing directors changed and a name change to Baird’s Shoe and Leather Goods Limited. This business was sold in 1975 and it became Hutchings & Sharp, with James M. Sharp President and Mildred Aubin as Manager. The business closed in 1985.