
Two tailors were sent to Suriname in 1735 without financial resources.
Their primary goal was to preach the Gospel. In order to provide for their costs of subsistence, they established a tailor shop.
Historically both the business activities and the mission work in Suriname can be considered quite successful. The Moravian Church became one of the most influential religious and social institutions in Suriname.
After some serious initial setbacks, the small tailor shop continued in 1768 as C. Kersten & Co, that emerged ...
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