Crane & Co.

Crane & Co.

Paper Manufacturer
Founded in 1770
Dalton, Mass.


The maker of wedding invitations and engraved stationery has enjoyed a storied history ever since its inception as a paper mill 230 years ago, making paper products that ranged from shirt collars to stock certificates. Paul Revere used Crane paper to engrave banknotes that helped finance the American Revolution. And Britain's Queen Mum chose Crane paper to announce her 100th birthday celebration. Since 1879, the company has continued to win the contract to manufacture currency paper for the U.S. Treasury.