Factories of the L. S. Starrett Co.

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The Starrett Company,  located in Athol, Massachusetts, created this postcard in 1898, stating it was the “largest plant in the world for exclusively making hand tools for mechanics.” It still produces fine precision tools for industrial, professional, and consumer markets world-wide. The Orange/Athol area was the site of many large factories along the Millers River.

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Item typeDocumentary Photograph
Postcard
PhotographerCampbell Art Company
Date1898
PlaceAthol, Massachusetts
TopicIndustry, Occupation, Work
Commerce, Business, Trade, Consumerism
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography
Dimension details; ;
Catalog #1997.08.01.0059
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Campbell Art Company, photographer. Factories of the L. S. Starrett Co. Photograph. 1898. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1997-08-01-0059/. Accessed on December 4, 2024.

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