Hughes, Howell (1772-79)
Hughes, Howell, London, upholder (1772–79). Son of Thomas Hughes, Gent. of Glasbury, Radnor. App. to Herbert Pyefinch, spectacle maker, on 9 March 1772, and John Phillips on 14 December 1775. Discharged by judgement of the Chamberlain, and admitted freeman of the Upholders’ Co. on 2 July 1779, in which year his address is given at 20 Fleet St, Salesbury Ct. [GL, Upholders’ Co. records]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.