| In 1891, Gennaro Sferra emigrated to the | | | | linens Europe had to offer; Ireland's finest |
| United States and toured the resorts from | | | | linen double damask, France's intricate |
| Maine to Palm Beach selling exquisite | | | | Alencon Laces, Swiss embroideries from the |
| Venetian lace cuffs and collars to the | | | | Portuguese island of Madeira. Providing the |
| wealthy families of the day. Gennaro saw a | | | | linens and furnishings for society homes, |
| tremendous demand for the delicate hand | | | | heads of state and the Vatican, the Sferra |
| embroideries and opened a factory in Venice, | | | | brothers created a premier luxury linen |
| Italy in 1905-Factory 5007 San Severo. | | | | collection renowned for excellence in quality |
| Traveling twice yearly by steamer, Gennaro | | | | and graceful design. |
| created and developed a collection of the | | | | |
| most unique linens, hand made laces and | | | | Today all of us at Sferra Bros. Ltd. continue |
| embroideries. | | | | the tradition that Gennaro began more than a |
| | | | century ago, capturing the timeless beauty of |
| Throughout the 1940's and 1950's, Sferra's | | | | the world's finest fabrics and embroideries |
| two sons, Enrico and Albert, expanded the | | | | for a lifetime of luxury and comfort. Sferra |
| collection to include the most luxurious | | | | Bros. finds its roots in a rich past. |