JOURNAL ARTICLE

Buttons on the Factory Floor.

  • Published In: Connecticut Explored, 2024, v. 22, n. 4. P. 42 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pratt Fox, Elizabeth 3 of 3

Abstract

The Ball & Socket Manufacturing Company, located in Cheshire, Connecticut, was a prominent producer of buttons and fasteners for textiles for nearly 150 years. It became the largest factory in the town and one of the world's largest manufacturers of metal buttons. The article delves into the experiences of the workers, including child labor, and highlights the factory's closure in 1994. Today, the site has been transformed into a cultural hub known as Ball & Socket Arts, featuring art galleries, live music venues, and retail shops. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Connecticut Explored. 2024/10, Vol. 22, Issue 4, p42
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:180050706
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