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Goldworm company was founded in 1927 by Samuel Goldworm (d.1953) and his wife Gertrude (d.1983). Their son, Robert Goldworm, joined the company in 1947, and succeeded his father as company president. Under Robert's leadership, the company became quickly renowned for high quality knitwear, for
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Goldworm company was disestablished. Gertrude Goldworm died on 23 May 1983, and Robert Goldworm died 3 December 1991 of an
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His late father was a fashion designer and executive for
Goldworm Knitwear based in New York and Milan, Italy. He was awarded the Star of Solidarity and the title of commander by the Italian government.
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