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Watson, Elizabeth (1696-1710)

Watson, Elizabeth, London, embroideress (1696–1710). Although described as an embroideress she conducted business of a much wider scope. In 1706 she offered ‘wrought beds from £7 to £40 per bed, with all sorts of fine chain-stitch work’. In 1710 her stock included ‘wrought beds, curtains & quilts’. At the Corner House of Cherry Tree Alley on Bunhill by the new Artillery Ground in 1696; ‘The Wrought Bed’, Sword Bearers’ Alley, Chiswell St in 1706; and Crown Ct, Old Change near St Paul's in 1710. [Heal]

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