Historic Capewell Triumphs Recalled As Connecticut Looks Back After Learning Delta Mustad News of Nailmaker's Departure

On the nailmaking floor: Stanley Wojnilo has worked for Capewell Horse Nails for 53 years. This photo was of Stanley was featured in the Hartford Courant newspaper today. Stanley came to America from Poland and his first--and only--job was making horseshoe nails for Capewell. According to the newspaper report, in the early 1900s Capewell shipped 20 million pounds of nails a year. 




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Capewell Ends 131-Year Run Making Nails in USA as Delta Mustad Consolidates Horse Nail Factories

George Capewell's Grave; photo from the Library of Congress

The news from Delta Mustad hit the streets today: Capewell nails will no longer be made in America. Of course the company has big plans, but a chunk of US horse history ceases with this announcement.



Detail from grave

Hoofcare Publishing and I wish all the employees of the Connecticut factory the very best in their new pursuits