Ben Clarkson started making tinware in early 70’s at Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts under master tinsmith Al Lees. He was also teaching at Eastfield Village when Don Carpentier started the trade.
Ben Clarkson later began working at Greenfeild Village in Dearborn Michigan.
A wetplate image with Ben Clarkson on the left and Bob Jones, Master Tinsmith at Greenfield Village. ca. 1977. 
On display is a crooked Spout Coffee Pot that was made in 1976. It is modeled after the style of Filley from Connecticut.
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