MEAD, CHARLES L., Brattleboro, Vermont
  • Levels and Rules
  • from before 1861 until 1863
  • b. 1833 d. 1899
  • Acquired an interest in the E.A. Stearns & Co. in 1857, owning them in 1861. Business was sold to Stanley Rule & Level Co. in 1863, working for them after the Civil War. He became president of Stanley from Ca. 1884 to 1899.
  • References
    • Fales, Clifford D. 1987. The Hedge/Clark Connection, or An Unusual Rule Joint. Gristmill, No. 47, March 1987.

    MERRIFIELD & CO., Boston, Massachusetts
    New York New York
  • Rules
  • Marks: MERRIFIELD & Co./BOSTON
  • References
    • Bacheller, Milton H., Jr. 2000. American Marking Gages, Patented and Manufactured. Plainville, Massachusetts.
  • See George Piper
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