Thomas Johnson (designer) "The Book of the Carver" in 1758 and monthly between 1755 and 1758, "One hundred and fifty New Designs". He also had a great influence on Ince and Mayhew's book, "The Universal System of Household Furniture". He participated in the Antigallican Association, an informal group opposed to French fashion and influence. Thomas Johnson (designer) Thomas Johnson (1714–1778) was an English wood carver and furniture maker. He worked in London and is particularly known for bold or extreme use and mixture of rococo, Chinese, and rustic motifs. He was said to be one of the most successful exponents of the rococo
Rosenbach Museum and Library the museum, located at 2008-2010 Delancey Place Delancey Place (Philadelphia) in the city's historic Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. State Historical Marker Text: "Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach Among America’s most influential rare book dealers, he helped build many of the nation’s great libraries. He and his brother Philip established the Rosenbach to share their personal collection with the public. They lived on this block from 1926 to 1952." The greater part of the house is furnished much as the Rosenbach brothers lived in it. The furniture is mainly 18th-century English with notable examples of the work of Chippendale, Vile, Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton.