Chasing Silver: The Story of Gorham
From Chasing Silver, Ep. 1: Mechanization - Chasing
Clip | 3m 54s
Advances in steam engine technology mean advances in production.
John Gorham's vision for automation and machine tooling made possible by steam engines puts him at odds with his father, but leads to important advancements at the company's efficiency, intricacy, and consistency in its innovations. Also in this episode, viewers discover the process of 'chasing' silver.
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Chasing Silver: The Story of Gorham
From Chasing Silver, Ep. 1: Mechanization - Chasing
Clip | 3m 54s
John Gorham's vision for automation and machine tooling made possible by steam engines puts him at odds with his father, but leads to important advancements at the company's efficiency, intricacy, and consistency in its innovations. Also in this episode, viewers discover the process of 'chasing' silver.
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TRAILER Chasing Silver: The Story of Gorham 2022
Clip | 1m | Preview the ingenuity, artistry, and legacy of Gorham Manufacturing. (1m)
From Chasing Silver, Ep. 3: Contributions by Immigrants
Clip | 4m 8s | Gorham hires Danish silversmith Erik Magnussen. (4m 8s)
From Chasing Silver, Ep 2: Marketing
Clip | 4m 21s | Matching its design and production mastery, Gorham also mastered marketing. (4m 21s)
From Chasing Silver, Ep. 1: The Introduction
Clip | 7m 20s | This 7-minute opening profiles Jabez Gorham's start as a silversmith. (7m 20s)
Now PlayingFrom Chasing Silver, Ep. 1: Mechanization - Chasing
Clip | 3m 54s | Advances in steam engine technology mean advances in production. (3m 54s)
From Chasing Silver, Ep 1: Furber Service
Clip | 4m 10s | As transportation improves, so does access to exotic foods - and the need for new utensils (4m 10s)
Meet the Filmmakers of Chasing Silver: The Story of Gorham
Clip | 1h 2m 20s | Meet the filmmakers of Chasing Silver: The Story of Gorham in this exclusive preview. (1h 2m 20s)
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Distributed nationally by American Public Television. Chasing Silver is made possible in part by ROSS-SIMONS.