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Smallwood, Joseph

Smallwood, Joseph, 2 Greenfield St, Fieldgate, Whitechapel, London (c.1808–39). Son of John Smallwood and ultimately his successor. In 1808 operating the business in partnership with William, his brother. It is likely, however, that he was in sole charge from the next year. In March 1809 insurance cover of £1,000 was taken out which included £200 for a workshop and warehouse to the rear of 2 Greenfield St, £300 for utensils and stock in them and £200 for utensils and stock in a yard. Stock levels had, however, fallen considerably by 1820 and then were only £200 out of a total insured value of £950 with similar figures for 1824. Upholsterers to the East India Co., 1820–37. [D; GL, Sun MS ref. 828222, 13 March 1809; vol. 452, ref. 848155; vol. 485, ref. 974155; vol. 497, ref. 1016111] See John and William Smallwood.

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