A.T. Cross Creates Limited Edition Commemorative Pen for International Tennis Hall of Fame

A.T. Cross Creates Limited Edition Commemorative Pen for
International Tennis Hall of Fame
-- Celebrating 50 years, only 1,954 individually numbered pens available --



LINCOLN, R.I., June 23  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A.T. Cross Company (AMEX:
ATXAMEX:-AMEX:news) announced the introduction of a solid sterling silver
fountain pen to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis
Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.  The limited edition of 1,954 pens, each
individually numbered, will be launched at a special event private dinner on
Friday, July 9th, in Newport at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, at which
Tennis Hall of Famers such as Chris Evert, Rod Laver, John McEnroe, Virginia
Wade, Hana Mandlikova and John Newcombe -- virtually the "Who's Who" in the
tennis world -- and this year's Induction Class of 2004 -- Germany's Steffi
Graf, Sweden's Stefan Edberg and American Dorothy "Dodo" Cheney will each be
presented with a personalized and numbered pen.   A. T. Cross has donated the
pen numbered "1" to the Tennis Hall of Fame Museum where it will be on
permanent display.

Crafted from hallmarked solid sterling silver, this beautiful collectible
features exquisite engravings of historic tennis racquets on its body.  It is
further distinguished by a solid 18-karat gold nib, plated with brilliant
rhodium, and engraved with a tennis racquet design.  The racquet shaped pocket
clip was created by Swarovski and is detailed with Swarovski crystal, and the
front section is decorated in a unique engraved pattern.

"We are proud to honor the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Hall of
Fame and to have created a partnership with this esteemed organization and
Swarovski.  We are each internationally-recognized brands and all of us are
Rhode Island-based," said Ron Boss, Chairman of the Board of A.T. Cross.
"Unlike many limited edition products that memorialize events or people from
the past, this Cross pen celebrates a spectacular living event that will
continue throughout the future."

The Cross International Tennis Hall of Fame pen is packaged in a lacquered,
solid birch, brass-hinged, velveteen-lined box with a unique magnetic clasp
closure.  The International Tennis Hall of Fame insignia is embedded in the
base of the box and a certificate of authenticity is enclosed. Each pen is
accompanied by six ink cartridges, a converter and a jewellery polishing cloth.

Mark Stenning, Chief Executive Officer of the International Tennis Hall of
Fame, added, "We are pleased to celebrate this milestone with A.T. Cross whose
legacy and rich heritage is our perfect match."  He continued, "This beautiful
collectible pen is sure to be coveted by tennis fans and pen lovers alike."

The Cross International Tennis Hall of Fame commemorative pen will be available
worldwide at retail and specialty gift sales in July.  Suggested retail price
is $700.  For a listing of retail stores and further details, log onto
http://www.cross.com/.

About A.T. Cross

Building on the rich tradition of its award-winning writing instruments and
reputation for American innovation and craftsmanship, A.T. Cross Company is a
designer and marketer of branded personal and business accessories. Cross
provides a range of distinctive products that appeals to a growing market of
consumers seeking to enhance their image and facilitate their lifestyle.  Cross
products, including award-winning quality writing instruments, timepieces,
business accessories and Costa Del Mar sunglasses, are distributed in the
retail and corporate gift channels worldwide.  For more information, visit the
A.T. Cross web site at http://www.cross.com/.

To obtain photos, please call 401-521-2700 ext. 175 or email requests to .

  CONTACT:
   Ruth Davis or Patti Doyle
   RDW Group
   401-521-2700


DATASOURCE: A.T. Cross Company



CONTACT: Ruth Davis or Patti Doyle, [phone], both of RDW Group



Web site:  http://www.cross.com/

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