<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from financial
statements included in A. T. Cross Company form 10-Q for the quarterly period
ended June 30, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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