A.T. CROSS COMPANY ELECTS NEW DIRECTOR

Lincoln, RI – April 22, 2004 – A.T. Cross Company (AMEX: ATX), today announced that Edward J. Cooney has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Cooney replaces John E. Buckley who did not stand for re-election.

Mr. Cooney, 56, has many years of experience managing a broad range of business functions including finance, distribution, sales, and marketing. Currently, he serves as Vice President and Treasurer of Nortek, Inc., an international designer, manufacturer and marketer of building products. Prior to joining Nortek, Inc., Mr. Cooney was Chief Financial Officer at Speidel, Inc., a worldwide distributor of watchbands and watchband attachments. Earlier in his career, he held the positions of Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and CFO at Amtrol Inc., a producer and marketer of water storage, treatment, heating, expansion, flow control and related products.

Commenting on the appointment, Russell A. Boss, Chairman of the Board of A.T. Cross Company, stated, "We welcome Ed to A.T. Cross and are confident his extensive experience will be an asset to our Board. We look forward to his added perspective and the contributions he will make to our business as we work to execute our strategic plan and provide long-term value for our shareholders."

About A.T. Cross Company

Building on the rich tradition of its award-winning writing instruments and reputation for 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 appeal 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 retail and corporate gift channels worldwide. For more information, visit the A.T. Cross web site at www.cross.com.

CONTACTS:
John T. Ruggieri
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
401-335-8470

Investor Relations:
Financial Dynamics
Cara O’Brien/Melissa Myron/Lila Sharifian
212-850-5600