The legendary Molly Stark was married to a Revolutionary War general whose truncated quote gave rise to a state motto.
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Her furniture inspired a whole collection; this tag for the inspired No. 2050D bed tells more.
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The H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company started in 1886 on Prospect Street in Bennington, Vermont. They relocated to Water Street in 1892. In 1933, they introduced the Cushman Colonial Creations line of furniture.
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"Molly Stark Bed - The basic motif for the entire group is the decorative block front design on the drawer fronts. The historical background for this design centers around several old pieces of furniture once said to be owned by the attractive wife of General John Stark of Revolutionary fame."
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The Cushman family sold the business to General Interiors Corporation in 1964. In 1971, the plant was sold to Green Mountain Furniture Company, who ceased operation in 1980. General Interiors - who remained owner of the Cushman name - was sold to General Mills, Inc. and later to Maytag.
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