George Croome
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Antique Furniture Attributions thread on victorianforum.com · started December 9, 2009 by jborn · 2 posts · discussion in 2009.
We have a Renaissance Revival bed and dresser with the George Croome makers name branded on a dresser drawer. We know that the bed was made in Boston prior to 1870 due to the address on the brand but would welcome additional information concerning this maker.
We have a Renaissance Revival bed and dresser with the George Croome makers name branded on a dresser drawer. We know that the bed was made in Boston prior to 1870 due to the address on the brand but would welcome additional information concerning this maker.
Some info from an obit:
There is also a picture of a labeled George Croome & Co. 1864 Etagere on page 390 of "American Furniture 1620 to the present" by Fairbanks and Bates with some additional information about him:
Would love to see photos of your furniture. If you have big ones that won't fit here, send to me: info @ rarevictorian.com and I can resize/post them.
There is also a picture of a labeled George Croome & Co. 1864 Etagere on page 390 of "American Furniture 1620 to the present" by Fairbanks and Bates with some additional information about him:
Bostonians were also attracted to the curved ornament of the rococo revival. While most of George Croome's advertisements seem to rely on Gothic-style furniture as a trademark, this piece shows that his shop catered to all tastes.
Would love to see photos of your furniture. If you have big ones that won't fit here, send to me: info @ rarevictorian.com and I can resize/post them.