Founded by Samuel Nelson Dickinson in Boston in 1839. In 1872, after the business had been ravaged by a fire, he made his skilled punchcutter, Alexander Phemister, a partner. The foundry became part of ATF in 1891. Two Dickinson employees, Joseph W. Phinney and Robert W. Nelson, became leading figures in ATF. All
Founded by Samuel Nelson Dickinson in Boston in 1839. In 1872, after the business had been ravaged by a fire, he made his skilled punchcutter, Alexander Phemister, a partner. The foundry became part of ATF in 1891. Two Dickinson employees, Joseph W. Phinney and Robert W. Nelson, became leading figures in ATF. All