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Title: The House of Corot
Post by: michaelblow on Tuesday 28 February 12 15:06 GMT (UK)

I have a Japanese Picture that has a label on the back saying it was framed by "The House of Corot" 13 The Broadway, West Norwood SE27. Probably 1890-1910 ish. I would like to know when this firm traded as it will help date the picture. I have not found any reference to "The House of Corot" on the net. If possible I would like the name of the owner of the business.

Title: Re: The House of Corot
Post by: avm228 on Tuesday 28 February 12 15:10 GMT (UK)

It looks as though the "SE" postcode was not divided into numbered subdistricts (SE27 etc) until 1917:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SE_postcode_area

(Obviously the framing may have been significantly later than the creation/import of the picture).

Title: Re: The House of Corot
Post by: KGarrad on Tuesday 28 February 12 15:26 GMT (UK)

I found a reference to a fashion house, House of Corot, 1930's?

Title: Re: The House of Corot
Post by: michaelblow on Wednesday 29 February 12 15:23 GMT (UK)

ok

Title: Re: The House of Corot
Post by: michaelblow on Wednesday 29 February 12 15:30 GMT (UK)

www.flickr.com/photos/77081960@N04/6941223461/

Photo of Label