Merrow Machine Company (Hartford, Conn.)

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Founded in Mansfield, Connecticut in 1857, by Joseph Battell Merrow (1819-1897), the Merrow Machine Company started as a stockinet manufacturer. In 1894 the company was incorporated in Hartford and produced sewing machines, specializing in industrial over-edging, overseaming and shell stitching machines. Joseph Millard Merrow (1848-1947) was president from 1894-1947. His brother, George Merrow was treasurer until 1943 when nephew John Merrow Washburn became treasurer and general manager. The company was dissolved in 2004.

From the description of Merrow Machine Company Records, 1841-1972. (Hartford Public Library). WorldCat record id: 57617771

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