KENOSHA — An indefinite exhibit on Simmons Manufacturing Co. will be on display in the Rambler Gallery at the Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place.

During the 75 years Simmons was in Kenosha, they employed many generations of Kenoshans and produced innovative products. The exhibit looks at many of the products the company was known for through the ages, most of which have never been on display in this museum. Included is a woven wire mattress from the Northwestern Wire Mattress Co., dating from the late 1880s.

Simmons pioneered rolled steel furniture for institutional use, and the museum has an example of a dressing table and chair. The History Center also showcases a prototype bakelite plastic chair, and examples of a line of folding chairs and card tables featuring a patented “Zalmite” table top.