What do these numbers mean? Any ideas how old these are?

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Posted 6 years ago

I bought this dresser, two end tables and a chest of drawers at an auction but I can’t find any information on their age.

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Newfld, 6 years ago
Beautiful set. If it helps, I think the words say Ward Furn Mfg Co 81-10-06 Stand. Possibly from Montgomery Ward?
NurseJackie, 6 years ago
Thank you Newfld. It does say that, but I have not been able to find what the numbers refer to? I’m pretty sure they relate to each piece in the set, but it’s the year it was manufactured that I am hoping to find out. Thanks so much for your help. :)
scottvez, 6 years ago
Ward Manufacturing Co. (NOT related to Montgomery Ward) is a Durham, NC company that was established in 1948 and according to online sites still in business today.

I would think that the numbers are a model number rather than a date.

I would also think that these are later in production due to the particle board and staples that are shown in your first photo.

scott
NurseJackie, 6 years ago
Thanks to you too Scott. That was what I was thinking as well, but it was a guess. ;)

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