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The History of H.O. Foose Tinsmithing Co. |
The History
of H. O. Foose Tinsmithing:
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H. O. Foose Tinsmithing is a family business started by my step father,
Horman O. Foose. Beginning in
the early 1970’s, with my mother by his side, Horman’s focus was
mainly on tin chandeliers, sconces, pierced lanterns, and of course, tin
cookie cutters. Today’s cookie cutters differ slightly from ones made in the
past.
Previously, the cutters had full backs and handles with the
ability to be made in to any design requested. Today, our cutters
are backless and without handles. We feel that this change was necessary
to give you, our customer, the largest selection available.
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COUPLE--- Horman Foose and his wife, Maria, prepare a violin
shaped cookie cutter designed for Eugene Ormandy, conductor of the
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. circa 1977 |
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Striving to continue the selection of
tin cookie cutters and to meet the demand for them, our company consists
of mainly family members and local retirees. Using the same techniques
Horman used, each cutter is made by hand with tremendous pride.
In 1997, Horman sadly passed away,
leaving my mother and the rest of the family to continue on with a craft
he once considered just a hobby. With almost 30 years of dedication to
the business of tin cookie cutters, my mother, Maria, passed away in 2004.
Today, with the help of my husband,
Rick, and two daughters, Kristy and Stacy, I have pushed forward in the
business with the knowledge passed down to me from both my mother and
Horman. We hope that you agree that we are continuing the tradition of
Foose cookie cutters being the finest quality and craftsmanship.
From our family to yours,
Sylvia
Happy Baking!
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