Edward Miller & Co

Edward Miller & Co. (1844-1924) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and is primarily known as a historical manufacturer of lamps. The company also made brass kettles and oil heaters. In 1866, the corporation was formed with capital of USD$200,000. Its earlier beginning included being started by Horatio Howard. The following year the business was sold to Edward Miller.[1]

In the 1870s, the company grew and new stores were opened at 56-58 Park Place and 51-53 Barclay Street in New York, NY. Stores were also opened in Boston, at 38 Pearl Street, and Chicago. Also, salesrooms were opened in Philadelphia and San Francisco.[2]

In 1893, Edward Miller & Co. employed about 700 people.[1]

By 1916, the company had salesrooms in Boston (201 Congress Street), New York (68 and 70 Park Place), and Philadelphia (1727 Chestnut Street).[3]

On February 24, 1924, Edward Miller & Co assets, "property, good will and business as a going concern", were formally transferred to "The Miller Company" (1924–present).[2]

During its years of operation, the company exhibited in national and international expositions. These include the 1876 Centennial Exposition, for which the company received an award. Also, Edward Miller & Co. exhibited in the 1879-80 Sydney International Exhibition and 1881 Melbourne International Exhibition in Australia; the 1889 Meriden Opera House exhibition; the 1899 Greater America Exposition in Omaha, Nebraska; and the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.[4] Museums holding the company's design in their collections include the Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford; the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York; The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, as well as museums in Australia and New Zealand.[5]

The Miller Company manufactured electric lamps through the 20th century. The Miller Company was sold to Diehl in 2000,[6] becoming a distributor of fine metals.