Gambles Hiawatha gloves.

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Gambles Hardware and Auto Supply was founded in the 1920's by Bertin Gamble and Philip Skogmo. Gamble-Skogmo Inc. eventually became a conglomerate of retail chain stores including Department , Furniture and Toy stores to name a few. Gambles Hardware was founded in Minnesota near the large wholesale hardware distributor, Farwell, Ozmun and Kirk. F.O.K. had the Hiawatha Brand on many of their goods at the turn of the century. The Hiawatha legend was renowned in that area with public sculptures, parks and trails named after the Native Indian leader. Gambles trademarked their own Hiawatha brand circa 1950 and used it some of their own products such as bicycles and baseball gloves.

One of the first stores in St. Cloud, MN.

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A 1950's Ad showing general merchandise in addition to hardware.

The Gambles "Hiawatha" patented trademark on this bicycle emblem.

The "Hiawatha" logo stamped on this Micky Mantle glove. The "Pro Maker" stamp may identify this as being Denkert made.