Queen Cutlery History
Historical Photos
The photographic legacy of Schatt & Morgan and Queen Cutlery Companies may be quite rich. We have been fortunate to obtain what we believe to be just a small sampling of early photos. Some date to the New York Cutlery and Schatt & Morgan era.
We know there are many more photos perhaps hidden away. If you know of any and would like to share a digital image with Queen Cutlery History, please contact us.
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Schatt & Morgan material department
the Schatt & Morgan material department in the early 20th century
the Schatt & Morgan tempering department
the Schatt & Morgan tempering department in the early 20th century
Schatt & Morgan blade finishing department
the Schatt & Morgan blade finishing department in the early 20th century
Schatt & Morgan grinding department
the Schatt & Morgan grinding department in the early 20th century
employees of New York Cutlery Co
employees of New York Cutlery Co pose outside the factory in Gowanda, NY sometime around 1900
Gowanda, NY Fire Dept. – C.B. Morgan Hose Co
Gowanda, NY Fire Dept. – C.B. Morgan Hose Co. Charles B. Morgan appears at far right. The photo was taken around 1900.
Gowanda, NY Fire Dept. – C.B. Morgan Hose Co crew
Gowanda, NY Fire Dept. – C.B. Morgan Hose Co crew, around 1900
New York Cutlery fire brigade from Gowanda, NY
New York Cutlery fire brigade from Gowanda, NY circa 1900
S&M Factory 1914
Schatt & Morgan factory and employees in 1914
Schatt & Morgan Cutlery employees
Schatt & Morgan Cutlery employees pose outside the building around 1915. Note the edge of the grinding wheel at right.
Queen and Schatt & Morgan building
Queen Cutlery and Schatt & Morgan building in Titusville, PA, shortly after completion
Charles B. Morgan
portrait of Charles B. Morgan a founder of Schatt & Morgan Cutlery Company
S&M Postcard
Postcard of the Schatt & Morgan Cutlery factory around 1914. Note the hand-tinted coloring.
Schatt & Morgan baseball team
Schatt & Morgan baseball team in 1906. Back row: Stanard – Schiefner – B. Hibbard – Henderson; Middle row: Hollingsworth – Roberts – Mgr. J. Hibbard – unknown; Front row: D. Dalton – Benedict – George
Schatt & Morgan factory about 1910
The Schatt & Morgan factory about 1910. The wooden boxes contained unfinished knives and parts.
Schatt & Morgan sign
Schatt & Morgan sign. Signs such as this were used by hardware stores and other retailers as in-store ads.
Schatt & Morgan Felt circa 1914
Schatt & Morgan Felt circa 1914. This served as both in-store advertisement as well as a plush surface for displaying cutlery to prospective customers.
Schatt & Morgan interior circa 1914
Schatt & Morgan production area around 1914. Notice the shafts, belts and pulleys used to power the equipment.
Schatt & Morgan building and workforce ca 1906
Schatt & Morgan building and workforce ca 1906. Charles B. Morgan (mustache and necktie) is standing below the 2nd window from the left. To Morgan’s left is Jesse Crouch, a founder of Queen City Cutlery.
Winterbottom Bone factory
Winterbottom Bone factory in Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Winterbottom bone handles were a signature handle material used on numerous Queen knives.
New York Cutlery blade samples
New York Cutlery blade samples and packaging, circa 1890’s
New York Cutlery knife box
New York Cutlery knife box circa 1890’s. Note the manufacturer name.
New York Cutlery ad 1898
advertisement for New York Cutlery Co Gowanda NY, published in 1898
S & M Gowanda knife box
Schatt & Morgan, Gowanda NY knife box late 19th century
Dollar Pocket Knives poster from 1920’s
Dollar Pocket Knives poster from 1920’s during the period when Schatt & Morgan produced these knives in Titusville, PA
Schatt & Morgan label
Schatt & Morgan cutlery label, red background with yellow type