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James M. Bottum
New York, NY, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

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In 1857 James M. Bottum of 169 Broadway in New York City was manufacturing watchmakers' lathes.

1857 Transactions of the American Institute of the City of New York, page 117, shows a watchmakers' lathe from "Jas. M. Bottom [sic], 169 Broadway New York". See the Images tabto view the text and illustrations.
1855-56 Trow's New York City Directory lists "Bottum James M. lathes, 169 Broadway".
1856-57 Trow's New York City Directory lists "Bottum James M. lathes, 169 Broadway h B'klyn".
1857-58 Trow's New York City Directory lists "Bottum James M. lathes, 169 B'way h Brooklyn".
1858-59 Trow's New York City Directory lists "Bottum James M. lathes, 169 B'way".
1859-60 Trow's New York City Directory lists "Bottum James M. lathes, 169 B'way h Western h".
A reprint of an 1852 24-page booklet by James M. Bottum, Directions for Using Bottum's Patent Improved Universal Lathe Chucks and Improved Lathes: For Turning and Finishing Every Description of Watch Pivots, Pinions, Staffs &c., is available.