Skidmore, Samuel Tredwell, 1801-1881.

Dates:
Birth 1801
Death 1881

Biographical notes:

Samuel Tredwell Skidmore was a dry-goods merchant in New York City. He began his career in 1821 when he entered into partnership with Samuel D. Wilkins. In 1838, Wilkins died and Skidmore formed a new firm, Skidmore & Co., with John Ingraham. Skidmore also served as president of the Howard Insurance Co., a trustee of the United States Trust Company, and a vestryman of Trinity Church. In 1829, Skidmore married Angelina E. Drake (1810-1886); the couple had eight children.

From the description of Bills and architectural drawings, 1833-1845. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 84666337

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Subjects:

  • Architecture, Domestic
  • Carpentry
  • Carpets
  • Cookware
  • Dwellings
  • Furniture
  • House construction
  • House furnishings
  • Household supplies
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Masonry
  • Room layout (Dwellings)
  • Silverware
  • Silverwork

Occupations:

  • Merchants

Places:

  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)