Museum Number - ME008

Maker - J. W. York and Sons

Model -

Date of Manufacture - 1902

ID # - 6789

Surface - Silver plate

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Historical Detail - 1882-1940. Started by James Warren York in 1882, was a former employee of Boston Musical Instrument. Opened a factory in 1885 with Holton for one year. Joined by his sons in 1900 and operated as J W York & Sons, 1926/27 as York Band Instrument Co. The company was sold to Carl Fisher in 1940.