In 1887, two Troy businessmen began the production of an innovative and patented sunshade for carriages and aptly named their new enterprise the Troy Sunshade Co. The business saw tremendous success as demand for its sunshades grew with the popularity of wheeled transportation of all types. With the advent of the automobile, the company shifted gears to meet the demands of evolving markets, but it retained its name. Additional goods such as hubcaps and windshields complemente