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.
Read more about Cyrus Wakefield:
www.wakefieldhistory.org/cyrus.html
www.wakefieldhistory.org/rattan1.html
www.wakefieldhistory.org/wakefield_history.html
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.
Sutler Cyrus thanks Fields of Thunder Museum for the use of this picture.
1812 BICENTENNIAL BUMPER STICKER
We won’t let facts get in the way! Display your pride on your ride.
Only $6.00 each, including postage.
A “Sutler Cyrus” Original!
Sutler Cyrus is pleased to showcase the craftsmanship of The Spoonman. Go to “Wooden Spoons and more” on the menu bar.
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CHECK OUR NEW EVENTS LISTING PAGE FOR 2012!
LINKS TO INTERESTING HISTORICAL SITES AND MUSEUMS TO VISIT, LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY STATE AND PROVINCE! SEE “EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS”!
NOW WITH SOUND!
Turn up those speakers and listen to the hip and happening tunes of the past!*
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