Karl F. Leinonen
Karl F. Leinonen was a Finnish born and trained silversmith. He came to Boston and was appointed master smith at the Handicraft Shop, which had been founded by A.A. Carey, president of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. Leinonen later opened his own shop. He was one of only 7 silversmiths to be named a Medalist by the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts.
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