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Any reason why Pathé Frères used a rooster as their logo?

Question #109007. Asked by serpa.
Last updated Apr 10 2023.

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In 1895, Charles Pathé chose as a trademark the rooster, known from the days of the Gauls as an emblem of victory.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Path%C3%A9_News

Their trademark became the famous image of a rooster, which was intended to be a reminder of their culinary background.

www.nyu.edu/tisch/preservation/program/student_work/2008fall/08f_2920_Hagan_a1.doc

Response last updated by gtho4 on Apr 10 2023.
Sep 20 2009, 8:53 PM

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