CROFT, James (1774-1837) Early American engraver, diesinker.
Born Little Whitby, Worcestershire, England, 28 January
1774. Employed by Birmingham buttonmaker. Came to
America and Philadelphia prior 1820. He traveled to
Waterbury where he was hired by Scovills and stayed
there for one year. Died 10 June 1837.
N U M I S M A T I C R E F E R E N C E S
S60 {2001} Rulau. Hard Times Tokens, p 141.
Born Little Whitby, Worcestershire, England, 28 January
1774. Employed by Birmingham buttonmaker. Came to
America and Philadelphia prior 1820. He traveled to
Waterbury where he was hired by Scovills and stayed
there for one year. Died 10 June 1837.
N U M I S M A T I C R E F E R E N C E S
S60 {2001} Rulau. Hard Times Tokens, p 141.