Aitken, John.

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John Aitken (Aikin) was born in Dulheath, Scotland. He was active as a cabinetmaker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from ca. 1790 to ca. 1800. He worked in partnership with William Cocks in the early 1790s in the firm Cocks & Co. Aitken made a number of pieces for George Washington in February and March, 1797.

From the description of Secretary, 1797. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379154

From the description of Sideboard, 1797. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379157

From the description of Chair, 1797. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379151

From the description of Secretary, ca. 1795. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379160

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Subjects:

  • Bookcases
  • Chairs
  • Desks
  • Sideboards

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  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)