In 1780 , what is traditionally considered to be the first hat shop in Danbury was established by Zadoc Benedict ( although hat making existed in Danbury before the Revolution ) ; it had three employees .
Employees made 18 hats weekly .
In 1780 , what is traditionally considered to be the first hat shop in Danbury was established by Zadoc Benedict ( although hat making existed in Danbury before the Revolution ) ; it had three employees , and they made 18 hats weekly .