A.T. Cross Company Elects Dwain L. Hahs to Board of Directors

LINCOLN, R.I., April 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A.T. Cross Company
(Nasdaq:ATX) today announced that Dwain L. Hahs has been elected to the
Company's Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Hahs replaces James C.
Tappan who retired after serving on the Board for 16 years.

Mr. Hahs, 57, has extensive International business experience. He retired from
Bausch & Lomb (a global eyewear company) in 2008 after 31 years of service.
During his B&L career, Dwain at various times lived in the US, Europe and Asia
and held positions in sales, marketing and global operations including: Vice
President of Marketing for the International Division, President of
International Businesses, President of the Consumer Products Division including
the Ray-Ban sunglass business and after managing the sale of the Bausch & Lomb's
Sunglass business to Luxottica, head of Operations, Logistics and Engineering
for Bausch & Lomb. Dwain was Senior Vice President and President of the Asia
Region residing in Hong Kong from 2006 to 2008 before his retirement.

Dwain presently is President of a family investment business and Adjunct
Professor of Business at the Southeast Missouri University's MBA Program and
serves on the finance committee of the University's Foundation Board.

Commenting on the appointment, Russell A. Boss, Chairman of the Board of A.T.
Cross Company, stated, "We are very pleased that Dwain has joined our Board. His
extensive business experience, including his sunglass and international work and
the insights he will bring to our efforts, will be extremely valuable as we
continue to build our Company."

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. A.T. Cross provides a
range of distinctive products that appeal to a growing market of consumers
seeking to enhance their image and facilitate their lifestyle. A.T. Cross
products, including award-winning quality writing instruments, timepieces,
business accessories and Costa Del Mar and Native Eyewear sunglasses, are
distributed in retail and corporate gift channels worldwide. For more
information, visit the A.T. Cross website at www.cross.com, the Costa Del Mar
website at www.costadelmar.com and the Native Eyewear website at
www.nativeyewear.com.

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CONTACT: A.T. Cross Company
Kevin F. Mahoney, Vice President,
Finance and Chief Financial Officer
401-335-8470