Thomas Sheraton of England was making furniture at about the same time as the Hepplewhite company. He printed a design book for the use of other furniture makers. There is some question whether Thomas Sheraton personally ever made furniture. He published his first design book in 1791, and by 1805 he had written six publications.
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