Nailmaking

Manufacturers from 1608 to 1860, published in 1864, contains much information about the early history of nailmaking in the United States.

Ravenhead possessed several subsidiary departments, manufactured brass, and included a brass foundry and a nailmaking department.

In 1794, Thomas Jefferson decided to add nailmaking to his blacksmithing operation to supplement his income so that he could improve his agricultural lands.