John Furlong & Son

1812

John Furlong's business is believed to have been established in 1812. A label to the portable table on this website gives his details as 'Manufacturing, Upholster of 136, 137 & 138 Powis Str. Woolwich, S.E.' A stencil to the back of a mahogany Wellington Chest notes 'From John Furlong, Cabinet Maker, Powis St. Woolwich'. A mid 19th century mahogany Partner's Desk has both the label and the stencil.

Although not specifically campaign furniture makers, Furlong did make a low table with legs removable on wooden threads. It's of a size that makes it difficult to tell if it was manufactured as a sample or for use. The address is not far from both the Royal Military Academy and the Royal Artillery Barracks so there is a good chance that they also manufactured furniture that is more obviously for campaign.

Furlong was also an auctioneer, which was not uncommon. In 1840, the business is listed at 131 Powis Street. By 1858, the business was under the names of John and James Furlong and they also had a brush turnery and coopery warehouse. The company is also listed as John Furlong & Son. The Furlongs had their fingers in a number of pies and were also estate agents, undertakers, fire and life insurance agents and removers. They were a well-established Woolwich family from the early 19th through to the 20th century when they had a successful car dealership.