Knife

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The South River Cutlery Company of Conway, Massachusetts, took its name from the river that gave the water power needed for the town’s industry. The cutlery company opened in 1851, in Burkeville, to the east of Conway center, and it eventually employed 135 workers. However, it was operating in an intensely competitive environment, with major rivals such as the John Russell Company and Lamson & Goodnow close by. In 1858, the South River company went bankrupt.

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Item typeFood Service Equipment
CreatorSouth River Cutlery Company
Date1851–1858
PlaceConway, Massachusetts
TopicFood, Cooking, Beverage, Alcohol
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialAnimal Product; Metal
Dimension detailsLength: 9.50 in
Catalog #1988.26
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South River Cutlery Company. Knife. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1988-26/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.

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