Smith Metal Arts Company

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Incorporated in 1919 by Fred C. Smith, who had been head salesman for the Heintz Art Metal Shop. Smith hired a cadre of Heintz craftsmen and specialized in sterling on bronze work and high quality desk sets and office appointments. After Fred C. Smith's retirement in 1955, the company was acquired by William K. Donaldson and John F. Reid.

From the description of Smith Metal Arts Company photographs, 1945 Nov. 24-1957 May 28 : 1721 Elmwood Avenue / Buffalo, N.Y. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 24147013

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Swedish brass photographs, 1953 Mar. 30. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Horse series photographs, 1947 Mar. 31 - 1948 June 17. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Telephone stand photographs, 1949 Aug. 12. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Book block photographs, 1950 Feb. 18 - 1954 June 24. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Dog monogram photographs, 1947 Jan. 8. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Silent butler photographs, 1949 Sept. 23. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Smoking set photographs, 1949 Sept. 12 - Sept. 23. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Clock photographs, 1947 Aug. 8 - 1957 Feb. 18. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Barometer photographs, 1954 Aug. 9 - Oct. 26. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Minute minder timer photographs, 1949 Sept. 12. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Tobacco jar photographs, 1950 June 28 - 1952 Apr. 18. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Scissor-letter opener set photographs, 1949 July 21 - 1954 July 26. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Electric Date-keeper photographs, 1953 Oct. 2. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Duck, golf and sailing sets photographs, 1947 Feb. 18. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Desk item photographs, 1947 May 21 - 1957 Feb. 18. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Book ends photographs, 1949 Sept. 12. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Penholder photographs, 1949 Sept. 12 - 1950 Feb. 18. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Photograph frame photographs, 1947 Mar. 31 - 1950 Mar. 30. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Letter tray photographs, 1949 Mar. 18 - 1951 Nov. 2. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Clock with pens in base photographs, 1947 July 31 - 1957 May 28. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Desk blotter photographs, 1949 Sept. 23 - 1954 July 12. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Ash tray photographs, 1945 Jan. 21 - 1957 Mar. 4. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Presentation pen base photographs, 1952 Aug. 26. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Plaque photographs, 1945 Apr. 27 - 1954 Dec. 1. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Daily reminder holder photographs, 1949 Sept. 23. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Desk lamp photographs, 1945 Nov. 24 - 1954 June 24. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Plant photographs, 1945 Oct. 31 - 1956 Feb. 23, 1721 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Portrait photographs, 1953 Jan. 15. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Cowboy tray photographs, 1949 Apr. 25. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Thermos and tray set photographs, 1946 June 6 - 1952 May 21. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Letter rack photographs, 1950 Feb. 18. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Desk sign photographs, 1953 Sept. 25. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Desk calendar photographs, 1949 Sept. 12 - 1953 Mar. 11. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Cigarette lighter photographs, 1947 July 25 - 1957 Feb. 18. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Bird monogram photographs, 1947 July 2. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Cast bronze applique photographs, 1948 July 12. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Air-pulse pulsating seat photographs, 1952 Feb. 1 - Feb. 29. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Paper holder photographs, 1948 Aug. 30. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Desk set photographs, 1947 Jan. 16 - 1955 Apr. 25. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Cigarette box photographs, 1950 Feb. 18 - 1957 May 28. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Bus seat photographs, 1952 Nov. 28. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Smith Metal Arts Company photographs, 1945 Nov. 24-1957 May 28 : 1721 Elmwood Avenue / Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Smith Metal Arts Company. Library set photographs, 1947 Jan. 16 - 1955 May 23. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--Buffalo
Subject
Metal-work
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1945

Active 1957

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