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Sparrow, Mrs Hannah (1790-1802)

Sparrow, Mrs Hannah, Lord St, Liverpool, u (1790–1802). The number in Lord St was 44 in 1790, 57 in 1796, 54 in 1800 and 53 in 1802. Successor to and probably the widow of John Sparrow of Lord St. In September 1802 she declared her intention of retiring from the business and an auction of her stock was advertised. This consisted of ‘Kidderminster, Brussels & Venetian Carpets, Pier & Dressing Glasses, fancy Paper Hangings & Borders, variety of Fringes, Laces & Tassels, plain, fancy & figured Hair Seating, Oil-cloths & a variety of other articles in the Upholstery line’. [D; Billinge's Liverpool Advertiser, 27 September 1802]

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