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Hiram Thompson
Worcester, MA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Oct 20 2014 10:43AM by Jeff_Joslin
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In 1878 this firm was manufacturing wheelwright's machinery.

Information Sources

Worcester County Directory for 1878-79, published by Briggs & Co.
- Under "machinists and machinery manufacturers": Hiram Thompson (wood working, 89 Exchange)
- Under "wood working machinery": Hiram Thompson
Carriage and Wagon Makers Machinery and Tools by Kenneth L. Cope, 2004 page 177

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