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Reed & Barton
From its earliest incarnation making pewter ware in 1824 through its growth into silver-plated and then sterling silver goods, Reed & Barton helped develop and define manufacturing in the United States. Until its final closing in 2015, the Taunton factory produced metal wares that mirrored the country’s changing tastes, helped build its commerce, and supplied a wide range of customers with quality metal goods. This collection contains over 200 examples of Reed & Barton Britania and silverware, as well as manufacturing tools. OCHM also has Reed family portraits, manuscripts, diaries, copies of newspaper articles, correspondences, company records, and catalogs pertaining to Reed & Barton in Taunton, ranging from the years 1824-2017.