David Rappaport (designer)

David Rappaport was an American fashion manufacturer, designer and painter.

David Rappaport was born in Harlem as the son of Russianborn Jewish clothing cutter, Joseph Rappaport, and his wife Sophie. Growing up on the Lower East Side, his family struggled to survive, especially during the strike of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. His father tried to supplement earnings as a doortodoor salesman and was accompanied by his son.

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