Apologies.... as the K & C info is all over the tread rather than one section - part of the problem of not being able to update sections when information is found. I'll post some of the info below. Hope this is of assistance.
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In 1899 K & C purchased the Bay State Wood Rim Co. in Ayer, Mass.
1899 article from The Wheel
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1899 - Mfg Process Article
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Some Color Options for K & C rims.
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Picture of NH factory 1910 postcard.
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1911 Ads - think this corresponds with the year on your rim.
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Also 1911 Ad
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1911 another Ad
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1917 they had a large fire that injured a fireman.
Photos of how the rims were packed - note the finish is similar to yours in this lot.
( Photos below supplied by Cabe member Ivrjhnsn )
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Iver Johnson K & C tags
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