American Pin Company, Waterville (Waterbury)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1905
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 1/8 x 7 1/16in. (13 x 18cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1987.81.15
DescriptionInterior view of industrial building with timber trusses, joists and wood plank ceiling. Heavy metal machinery tracks at ceiling joists say, "American Pin Co, Waterville, Conn". There is a large brick central chimney and windows at back and sidewalls of room. Chains and tongs hang from wheels on ceiling tracks, some of which have buckets. Wooden barrels are on the right and various types of forms, molds and bins on the left.
NotesSubject Note: The American Pin Company, founded in Waterbury in 1846, manufactured notions, brass goods, safety pins and hooks and eyes. In 1894 they moved production to Waterville.Status
Not on view
