The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 479
o. They were forced to leave theexecution of their designs to practicalcabinetmakers, such as Chippendalethe Third and Heppelwhite. Sheratonwas originally a journeyman cabinet-I ul I maker, who in all probability worked solely for master cabinetmakers—thetrade. As a workman, Sheraton wouldmake to… … THE SHERATON SCHOOL—LATE GEORGIAN 365 exhibited, much less recognised, in his native town. The date atwhich he came to London is, as we have noted, uncertain, as isthe length of time during which he worked as a journeymancabinetmaker in the metropolis; but that he abandoned his benchfor his pen and…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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