Pioneer Scots Industrial Investment in Argentina Shoe Industry in 1883
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The “Scottish Espadrilles” refers to a fascinating chapter in Argentine industrial history involving Robert Fraser, a Scottish immigrant whose textile engineering expertise helped establish one of South America’s most iconic footwear companies. According to a comprehensive 2025 article by GermĂ¡n Wille in La NaciĂ³n, the Fraser family’s journey from Scottish sailmakers to Argentine industrialists illustrates […]