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Expert: Barbara K. Acchino
Date: 7/7/2008
Subject: Ketcham & McDougall
Question
My grandfather was a silversmith for Ketcham & McDougall and my grandmother was their bookkeeper. They met there and were married in 1910. Do you know of any of the kMd history or where I could find records from that time? I have quite a few kMd thimbles that I have collected. Thanks for your help.
Suzanne
Answer
Hello Suzanne. How very exciting that you have a family tie to your thimble collection! John von Hoelle printed a booklet in 1987 titled 'The Story of Ketcham & McDougall America's Premier Thimble Manufacturer' It is 36 pages with black and white pictures. As far as I know, it is out of print, but does show up once in awhile on eBay. Last time I saw it for auction, the price was $45. Gay Ann Rogers' American Silver Thimbles has a chapter on KMD. You might be able to find that book through you local library. I might be able to tell you more on your thimbles with digital pictures. Feel free to contact me at bacchino@twcny.rr.com. If I knew what state you were in, I might be able to refer you to a collector in your area. Best of luck with your research. Barbara
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