Baker, Thomas (1839-1871)
Baker, Thomas
1 Christopher Street, Hatton Wall, London; cabinet maker and upholsterer (fl.1839-71)
Recorded in 1839 and listed in the London Post Office Directories 1845 & 1871 as cabinet maker.
He employed Henry Price, maker of furniture for William Morris & Edward Burne-Jones at their rented rooms at Red Lion Square, and possible maker of The Prioress's Tale wardrobe, a wedding present for William & Jane Morris.
Sources: DEFM; ed. Mason, William Morris (2021)
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.