Editing Paul Revere (section)

===Technological practices===

The quasi-[[Industrial Revolution|industrialization]] of his practice set Revere apart from his competition. "Revere's rapid foundry success resulted from fortuitous timing, innate technical aptitude, thorough research, and the casting experience he gained from silverworking."{{sfn|Martello|2010|p=154}} This technical proficiency allowed Revere to optimize his work and adapt to a new technological and entrepreneurial model. Revere's location also benefited his endeavors. Revere was entering the field of iron casting in a time when New England cities were becoming centers of industry. The nature of technological advancement was such that many skilled entrepreneurs in a number of fields worked together, in what is known by [[Nathan Rosenberg]] as [[technological convergence]], by which a number of companies work together on challenges in order to spur advances.{{sfn|Martello|2010|p=252}} By accessing the knowledge of other nearby metal workers, Revere was able to successfully explore and master new technologies throughout his career.