Mullins of Salem, Ohio facts for kids
Mullins of Salem, Ohio, was a very well-known American company in the late 1800s. They were famous for making beautiful decorations and statues out of zinc metal. Their factory, called a foundry, was located in Salem, Ohio.
What Was Mullins?
Mullins was one of many companies in the 1880s that sold their products all over the United States. They used special books called catalogs to show what they made. People could look through these catalogs and order items to be shipped to their homes or businesses.
What Did Mullins Make?
Mullins made many different kinds of zinc decorations. Some of their popular items included:
- Urns (decorative vases)
- Eagles (statues of the American eagle)
- Civic ornaments (decorations for public buildings or parks)
- Architectural details (fancy parts for buildings)
- Even "cigar store Indians" (statues of Native Americans often placed outside tobacco shops).
What Mullins Did Not Make
It's important to know that Mullins did not make grave markers or headstones for cemeteries. That special type of work was done by another company called the Monumental Bronze Company, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Mullins focused only on decorative items for homes, businesses, and public spaces.
