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Shown below are some of the more well known manufacturers and a brief history as provided in the Pollak book

E & J Evans
Was a Rochester, N.Y. partnership from 1841-45 between Evan Evans and James Evans. The company was formerly Benton Evans and Co. from 1834-38. Both Evan Evans and James Evans were listed as residing at the same address, 2 Franklin Square. Earlier in 1829, Evan Evans was employed by Utica planemaker John Reed. The A imprint is made with two dies.