Catalog of Manuscript Collections

Creator: Richard Paine, 1806-1884 Extent: 500 items Description: Paine was an engraver and printer from Stony Creek, Connecticut. His papers include correspondence (1843-1881) chiefly with the US Army and Navy, relating to his activities as arms inspector and supplier of stencil cutters, engraving stamps, and alphabets and figures; deeds to properties in Stony Creek, and Foxboro and Canton, Massachusetts; materials concerning his work as a steel engraver, including embossed stamps and steel engraving dies; photos; and other papers. Research Topics: Steel engraving and printing in 19th century CT, especially for US military