Medieval Europe 814-1350: Social Class and Economy Research Article from World Eras

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Medieval Europe 814-1350: Social Class and Economy Research Article from World Eras

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The following apprenticeships were the more common ones found in medieval cities such as Paris and Genoa.

Apprenticeship Years
Baker, Carpenter, Draper, Ropemaker, Spinner 4
Barber, Cloth worker (wool), Cobbler, Hatter (fur hats), Mason 5
Coppersmith, Cutler, Dyer, Tailor 6
Blacksmith, Carder, Hatter (felt hats), Turner 7
Butcher, Cloth worker (silk and linen), Locksmith,
Painter of saddles, Religious artifacts maker (bone), Tanner
8
Bookbinder, Harness maker, Religious artifacts maker (beads and buttons) 9
Armorer, Cooper, Religious artifacts maker (amber),
Saddler, Silversmith, Tapestry maker
10
Chestmaker 11
Lapidary, Religious artifacts maker (coral) 12

Source: Steven A. Epstein, Wage Labor and Guilds in Medieval Europe (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1991).

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