John Needles
John Needles (1786-1878) opened a cabinet shop on Hanover Street in Baltimore in 1810. He was active until 1853.
Some pieces are stenciled J. NEEDLES.
Circa 1835 to 1853, he is believed to have used the stencil John Needles / Cabinet Maker / 54 Hanover St. / BALTo.
Paper labels can also be found. One printed label reads, JOHN NEEDLES, / MANUFACTURER OF / Cabinet Furniture, / 54 Hanover STREET, / BALTIMORE.
An engraved mark, possibly early, is John Needles / Manufacturer / of / CABINET FURNITURE, / 54 Hanover Street / Baltimore.
(Source: American Cabinetmakers: Marked American Furniture, 1640-1940 by William C. Ketchum, Jr.