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Augustus Schultz

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Augustus Schultz

Birth
Death
24 Sep 1906 (aged 82–83)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section F, Lot 148
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In 1858, Schultz invented the process of tanning skins with chromium sulfate. This method produces durable leather with a bluish tint. By 1884, Schultz had received a patent for this two-bath process and went into business with Robert H. Foerderer in Philadelphia. Foerderer's self-titled leather manufacturing company became very successful due to Schultz's invention, and the chrome tanning process is still in use today.
In 1858, Schultz invented the process of tanning skins with chromium sulfate. This method produces durable leather with a bluish tint. By 1884, Schultz had received a patent for this two-bath process and went into business with Robert H. Foerderer in Philadelphia. Foerderer's self-titled leather manufacturing company became very successful due to Schultz's invention, and the chrome tanning process is still in use today.


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  • Created by: Stephen
  • Added: Jul 13, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73297048/augustus-schultz: accessed ), memorial page for Augustus Schultz (1823–24 Sep 1906), Find a Grave Memorial ID 73297048, citing Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Stephen (contributor 47556608).