Gert & Bert Creations

Employee size

2-10

Organization type

Partnership

Headquarters

Geneseo, NY

Founded

2005

Gert & Bert Creations grew from Rebecca’s first quilted purse into a Geneseo, New York, studio making custom garments and accessories while handling embroidery and clothing repairs. Established in 2005, the business works with everyone from individuals to schools and civic groups, including customers across the United States. Its custom work once included a dress and jacket made to match a purse for a private audience with the Queen of England.

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