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Frank Foots Hess Jr. watching a machine set hoops on a barrel at the Hess Cooperage, circa 1952.

Frank Foots Hess Jr. watching a machine set hoops on a barrel at the Hess Cooperage, circa 1952..jpg Frank J Hess and Son's Cooperage business in operation for 62 years(1904-1966). 2ThumbnailsDemonstration of Coppering, working with a drawknifeFrank J Hess and Son's Cooperage business in operation for 62 years(1904-1966). 2ThumbnailsDemonstration of Coppering, working with a drawknifeFrank J Hess and Son's Cooperage business in operation for 62 years(1904-1966). 2ThumbnailsDemonstration of Coppering, working with a drawknife