Founder of Mantero
Riccardo Mantero founded the Mantero silk business. His story is closely tied to Como, where he established the enterprise.
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Riccardo Mantero
Riccardo Mantero founded the Mantero silk business and gave it a lasting home in Como.
Riccardo Mantero was the founder of the Mantero silk business. He established both the company headquarters and the family base in a historic building in Como. That address remains the clearest physical trace of his connection to the city.
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A Business Built on Silk
The company created by Riccardo Mantero was devoted to silk. Its foundation linked his name to a material strongly associated with Como.
Historic Mantero Silk Headquarters
Riccardo Mantero established the headquarters of his silk company in this building. It also served as the family headquarters, bringing his business and family presence together at one Como address.
Addresses you can still visit
Every place in this city with a documented tie to this person.
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Historic Mantero Silk Headquarters
He founded the Mantero silk business and established its family and company headquarters in this building.
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