William Croome

William Croome (1790–1860) was an American illustrator and wood engraver in the 19th century. He trained with Abel Bowen in Boston, Massachusetts. Croome's work appeared in the American Magazine of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge (1830s), Lady's Annual (1830s), Crockett Almanac (ca.1840s), and in numerous children's books.

Portrait of Jacob Perkins in American Magazine of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge, 1835

From: Caroline Howard Gilman's The Lady's Annual Register and Housewife's Memorandum Book, 1837

From: From: Jacob Abbott's Caleb in the Country, 1839

Frost's Pictorial History of the United States, illustrated by Croome, ca.1843

From: Graham's Magazine, Oct. 1844. Illustration to Charles J. Peterson's "The Pic-Nic: a Story of the Wissahicken."