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These are 1950 magazine advertisements for Alvin Silversmiths, Providence, Rhode Island, makers of solid sterling silver flatware.
Patterns shown are Southern Charm, Chateau Rose, Chapel Bells, Bridal Bouquet, Della Robbia, Chased Romantique, Prince Eugene, and Romantique, and Bridal Bouquet. One full page, one half page, and two quarter page black & white ads.
ALVIN CORPORATION - Providence, RI
Created as Alvin Mfg. Co. in Invington in 1886. Moved to Long Island NJ in 1895. Name changed in Alvin Silver Co. in 1919. Now a division of Gorham Corporation.
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