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John S. Oram
Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Feb 8 2023 12:09PM by Jeff_Joslin
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Reportedly beginning in 1872, and continuing until at least 1910, John S. Oram manufactured barrel machinery.

Information Sources

1911 catalog of 104 pages, with subheading, "Stave, heading, keg, and barrel machinery." It also says, "Since 1872."

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