Cannon Mills was the largest manufacturer of towels and sheets in the world. From Dog Patch to Park Avenue, Cannon, as a branded product, was as universal as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and Ford.
The “why” in, “Why are the homes of famous people so fascinating?” is easy. Everyone who visits gets the feeling of knowing someone noteworthy. It was once men like these British men of letters. Other homes, like those of politicians, military heroes, and sportsmen are the same.