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Plater, John J. & Sons (1863-1920)

Plater, John J. & Sons

Birmingham, Warwickshire and London; makers of baskets and wicker furniture (fl.1863-1920)

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Plater - Gadd archive
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Graham Gadd Archive. © National Museums Scotland

An advertisement (above) dated c.1910-20, for John J. Plater & Sons, wholesale makers of English basketware and wicker furniture 262-264 Bradford Street and Green Street, Birmingham with showrooms and offices at 34 Paternoster Row, London, is included in the Graham Gadd Archive (NMS). The advertisement states that the firm was established in 1863 probably as basket makers and later expanded into furniture making, 

Source: Graham Gadd Archive (NMS).