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Reed (or Read), Thomas (1820-30)

Reed (or Read), Thomas, Sidbury, Worcester, cm, u and undertaker (1820–30). Listed at ‘28 Sidbury’ in 1822. Submitted bill dated 14 September 1821 to J. S. Russell of Powick Court, near Worcester, totalling £3 3s 10d for cotton materials and the making of sofa covers. The engraved heading gives address at Sidbury St, and reads: ‘T. REED’ with ‘& SON’ deleted. Heading shows pedestal sofa table, sabre-legged chair, bow-fronted chest of drawers, library steps and a sofa. [D; Worcs. RO, 2309/705: 380/55 (i)] See Charles Reed of Sidbury.

The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.