Florence, Massachusetts
Florence Manufacturing Co. - Florence, Mass. - 1902
Increasing business has made it necessary for the Florence Manufacturing Company, of Florence, Mass., to increase the size of their factory and the company is now erecting a two story brick building, L-shaped, which measures 80 x 60 and 60 x 40 feet. The addition will give 20,000 square feet of additional space, and is expected to be ready for occupancy by July first. Part of the new building will be used in the manufacture of aluminum goods, including brushes and trays. The company reports that their enameled goods are at present the most popular line.
Source: The Aluminum World - February 1902
The holiday line of the Florence Manufacturing Company, of Florence, Mass., is on exhibition at their New York salesrooms, 621 Broadway. As usual, the company have brought out many new designs, and their display this year is more attractive than ever. They are showing aluminum brushes and trays in a great variety of finishes, including satin finish, black enameled, embossed, French gray, and something new this year are brushes with enameled center and aluminum border ; also sets with the pearl center, silver and burnt-wood border. Some sets are put up in fancy half-round boxes. The trays are made both in the oval and square shape. Besides these, “Cosmeon”’ goods, which include trays, brushes and mirrors, the company manufactures a fine line of mountings in silver and gold plate, with all of the varied finishes which are now put upon these metals, and also pearl mountings. As an exhibition of fine finishing of aluminum goods and goods in other metals, the Florence Manufacturing Company’s line is worthy the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer.
Source: The Metal Industry - April 1903
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