Nome no idioma local | Bates & Klinke |
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Localização | Attleboro, Massachusetts, Estados Unidos |
Datas de operação | 1919-2020 |
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Bates & Klinke, Inc., established in 1919 by Harold Bates and Oscar F. Klinke in Attleboro, Massachusetts, was a prominent American manufacturer specializing in souvenir items and military insignia. Their product range included sterling silver souvenir charms, spoons, brass plates, medals, keychains, and military badges. Attleboro, during the early 20th century, was a significant hub for jewelry production, which influenced the company's focus on high-quality metalwork.
The company gained recognition for producing souvenir silver charms representing various travel destinations, particularly during the 1940s.