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

From the description of Chair, ca. 1760. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379171

From the description of Looking glass, ca. 1753-1784. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379209

From the description of Looking glass, ca. 1762-1767. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379205

From the description of Stool ca. 1755-1756. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379174

From the description of Looking glass, 1760-1770. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379188

From the description of Chair, 1755-1756. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379178

From the description of Chair, ca. 1753-1776. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379169

From the description of Table, ca. 1740-1753. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379168

From the description of Looking glass, ca. 1760-1770. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379197

From the description of Looking glass, ca. 1760. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379190

From the description of Chair, ca. 1753. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379184

From the description of Looking glass, ca. 1762-1784. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379194

From the description of Table, ca. 1753-1791. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379186

From the description of Looking glass, ca. 1753-1762. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379192

From the description of Chair, ca. 1760-1780. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770379180