The Evans Case Company of North Attleboro, MA was a huge concern making accessories in America. Manufacturing between 1920 and 1960. It has its origins with Colonel Obed ROBINSON who was a skilled blacksmith and clock maker, who began a jewellery business in Attleboro in 1807. The 1812 war made Colonel Obed ROBINSON manufacture buttons for soldiers uniforms. The Colonel and his son, Otis, are credited with starting America’s first button making concern. In 1848 Daniel EVANS purchased the business then known as R & W Robinson. It was still a button making company when Mr EVANS renamed it into D Evans & Co. His son Edwin followed him into business, however many other companies were also producing buttons and demand for the firm’s wares declined. The company needed to produce other items to remain viable. A "Novelty Department" creating picture frames and neck chains for American soldiers dog tags was set up and Alfred REILLY was hired by the company to run this new department.