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American Printing Company

The American Printing Company, located in Fall River, Massachusetts, grew to become the largest producer of printed cotton cloth in the United States by the early 20th Century. The company was an offshoot of the Fall River Iron Works, established in 1821 by Colonel Richard Borden and Major Bradford Durfee. The American Print Works was established in 1835 by Holder Borden.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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American Printing Company (Fall River, Massachusetts - ca.1910) (illustration)
Photo: American Printing Company, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The American Printing Company, located in Fall River, Massachusetts, grew to become the largest producer of printed cotton cloth in the United States by the early 20th Century. The company was an offshoot of the Fall River Iron Works, established in 1821 by Colonel Richard Borden and Major Bradford Durfee. The American Print Works was established in 1835 by Holder Borden. At its peak during World War I, it employed several thousand workers.2

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