Cyrus Wakefield was not only a manufacturer, but also the creator of rattan furniture. The company, originally known as “The Wakefield Rattan Company” began operations in 1855, in the town of South Reading, Massachusetts, a village northwest of Boston, first established in 1639. Because of the prosperity the rattan works brought to that town, and the civic generosity of Cyrus, the town was renamed in his honor on July 4, 1868. My Great Grandfather, also named Cyrus, took over the company in 1873, following the death of his Uncle, the founder. To this day, furniture bearing the Wakefield brand is considered amongst the finest of its kind ever manufactured.
February 14 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Cyrus Wakefield!
Read more about Cyrus Wakefield
In 1997, we revived the Wakefield name, and although the product has changed to sweet souvenirs reflective of our past, we have a reputation for innovation and quality to live up to. That is why we chose the name and use the image of my Great Grandfather’s Uncle Cyrus – to remind us to do whatever we undertake
to the best of our abilities.
This excellent quality item, featuring a logo celebrating the Civil War Sesquicentennial, was designed by Sutler Cyrus himself!
The shirt, which is made in America (how often do you see that!?!) and screened in Vintage Blue, Cardinal Red and Flat Cream, is available in men’s and ladies’ cuts, exclusively from THE YANKEE REB company in Aurora, Oregon.
For wholesale and retail pricing, contact
Rebecca Ross at yanke_reb@yahoo.com
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