Elliott, John, Sr., 1713-1793.

John Elliott, Sr., who first worked as a cabinetmaker in Leicester, England, practiced cabinetmaking from 1753 to around 1758 in Philadelphia. He then built a successful business by selling looking glasses imported from England and by resilvering and reframing mirrors. His known clients include many prominent Quakers, and the labels with both German and English languages indicate his appeal to the German-speaking market. He also sold imported paints and drugs in his shop. In 1776 he last advertised in the newspapers and by 1784 his son, John, Jr., had taken over the business.

From the description of Looking glass, ca. 1762. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379201

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