Samuel Child Kirk
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Samuel Child KirkAmerican, (active 1815–1846)
In 1815 Philadelphia-trained silversmith Samuel Kirk finished his apprenticeship and moved to Baltimore. Kirk opened his shop at 212 Market Street with fellow silversmith, John Smith. After the partnership was dissolved in 1821, Samuel Kirk carried on the business alone until his eldest son, Henry Child Kirk, became a partner in 1846.
Samuel Kirk & Son 1846-1861 and 1868-1896
Samuel Kirk & Sons 1861-1868 two other sons joined the firm for a short term
Samuel Kirk & Son Co. 1896-1924
Samuel Kirk & Son, Inc. 1924-1979
Kirk-Steiff Company 1979-1999
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