Background
Fields, Edward was born on December 4, 1912 in Brooklyn. Son of Jon Jacob and Jeanette C. (Sewal) Fields.
Fields, Edward was born on December 4, 1912 in Brooklyn. Son of Jon Jacob and Jeanette C. (Sewal) Fields.
Student in public schools.
1 son, Jon Jacob. Various positions carpet manufacturing, 1928-1935. Organizer Edward Fields, Incorporated., New York City, 1935, president, 1935-1979, also chairman and chief Executive officer Established custom carpet mill, 1949.
Partner Calypso Textiles Company.
New York City, 1951-1979. President International Dyeworks, Incorporated., Flushing, New York, 1953-1979.
Vice president Williams Rug Company, Cedarhurst, New York, 1946-1979. Established 1st American tapestry factory, Flushing, New New York
Served with United States Maritime Service, 1944-1945. Member American Institute Decorators, National Society Interior Designers. Wove and donated 1st carpet made in modern times to White House.
Married Eleanor Feldstein, November 10, 1935.