The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Henry Iden ( - fl. 1688)

Cabinet maker and looking-glass seller: "From 1687–88 traded at the sign of the ‘Looking-Glass’ in Ludgate St. On 16 February 1688 announced that he was leaving off trade; and on 14 June when he advertised ‘All sorts of Cabinet Work to be sold as Cabinets, Secretores, Chest of Drawers, Tables, Stands and Looking Glasses to be sold’ he gave his address as ‘lately at the Sign of the Looking Glass, Ludgate Street’. The address he moved to was Bell Yd, Carter Lane" (Beard citing Heal; London Gazette, 16 February, 14 June 1688). Artisan or Craftsman - creator
Relevant locations: Workplace or place of business The Looking-Glass [sign], Ludgate Hill Street
Workplace or place of business Carter Lane, London
Relationships: Henry Iden was a seller to William Courten (28 Mar 1642-26 Mar 1702)

Linked print sources: as Mentions or references - Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840.
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