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Letter, 19 July 1872
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CA MUA MG 1022-2-1-082-0024
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19 July 1872 (Creation)
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- Babcock, J. A.
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- New York (N.Y.)
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(1831-1912)
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James Augustus Babcock was born on May 16, 1831, in New Haven, Connecticut. However, he spent most of his life in New York City where he was in the silver-plating business. His company, J. A. Babcock & Co., was located at 22 John Street and was renowned for manufacturing plated ware. The firm was established in 1861 and traded for many years, but eventually closed in 1894. Knickerbocker Mfg. Co. succeeded the brand. Babcock's hallmark was a "B" within a templar Cross, usually with text indicating that the product was quadruple plated. He used two other marks less frequently, which were the deer/fox head and a plain print of his name. The hallmark also included model numbers. Babcock's silver plate work remains collectible for its intricate Victorian aesthetic, which often depicted floral motifs in tea and coffee services.
In 1866, he married Ida Amelia Gates (1844–1911). He died in January 1912 in New York City, New York.
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Letter from F.A. Babcock to John William Dawson, written from 5 & 7 Dey Street, New York, which was the offices of the E.S. Greeley & Company.