Anyone know how I might find who made this?

Hello! I recently purchased a little vanity desk to refurbish from Marketplace. I was curious about who made it and found this signature and date on one of the drawers. I am not familiar with furniture makers, but was wondering if anyone has any idea who might have made it? I’m in the United States (California).

Signature by Alexandria Goodwin posted Jul 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM

No drawers by Alexandria Goodwin posted Jul 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM

Original purchase by Alexandria Goodwin posted Jul 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM

 

Looks like a factory made piece, pseudo-French. Impossible to know who made this without a label or an exact match to a known example, as there were countless companies making similar. I think the name under the drawer may be of a worker or inspector. Suppose it could be from an owner as well.

 

I was going to say I bet that's when someone bought it. they wrote his/her name on the bottom and the date. They used to do that when packing it up for delivery in the Victorian era sometimes because my great-grandma's table has the name and address written underneath.

 

Thank you so much for the information! I really appreciate it!