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Curtis & Curtis Co.
Bridgeport, CT, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

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Founded as Forbes & Curtis in 1882 by Roderick P. Curtis and William D. Forbes to manufacture the Forbes patent die-stock. In 1887 Mr. Forbes' interest was taken by Lewis B. Curtis and the firm of of Curtis & Curtis formed to continue the business. In 1900 the firm was incorporated under the name of the Curtis & Curtis Co.

Information Sources

Domestic engineering and the journal of mechanical contracting, Volume 48, 1909, pg. 227

Modern Mechanism,

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