* QUIZ - 19th Century Occupations *

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MATCH name with description. Each is used once.

Accomptant
Almoner
Amanuensis
Artificer
Bailie
Baxter
Bluestocking
Boniface
Brazier
Brewster
Brightsmith
Burgonmaster
Caulker
Chaisemaker
Chandler
Chiffonnier
Clark
Clerk
Clicker
Cohen
Collier
Colporteur
Cooper
Cordwainer
Costermonger
Crocker
Crowner
Currier
Docker
Dowser
Draper
Drayman
Dresser
Drover
Duffer
Factor
Farrier
Faulkner
Fell monger
Fletcher
Fuller
Gaoler
Glazier

Hacker
Hatcheler
Haymonger
Hayward
Higgler
Hillier
Hind
Holster
Hooker
Hooper
Huckster
Husbandman
Jagger
Journeyman
Joiner
Keeler
Kempster
Lardner
Lavender
Lederer
Longshoreman
Lormer
Malender
Maltster
Manciple
Mason
Mintmaster
Monger
Muleskinner
Neatherder
Ordinary Keeper
Pattern Maker
Peregrinator
Peruker
Pigman
Plumber
Porter
Puddler
Quarrier
Rigger
Ripper
Roper

Saddler
Sawbones
Sawyer
Schumacker
Scribbler
Scrivener
Scrutiner
Shreve
Slater
Slopseller
Snobscat/Snob
Sorter
Spinster
Spurrer
Squire
Stuff gownsman
Supercargo
Tanner
Tapley
Tasker
Teamster
Thatcher
Tide waiter
Tinker
Tipstaff
Travers
Tucker
Turner
Victualer
Vulcan
Wagoner
Wainwright
Waiter
Waterman
Webster
Wharfinger
Wheelwright
Whitesmith
Whitewing
Whitster
Wright
Yeoman

*** DESCRIPTIONS ***

Salesman's servant who stood at the door inviting customers in - or - One receiving matter in the galley from compositors and arranged it in due form ready to print - or - Maker of eyelet holes in boots using a machine which clicked.

One filling cracks (in ships or windows) making them watertight by using tar or oakum-hemp fiber produced by taking old ropes apart

Agent, commission merchant - or - One who acts or transacts business for another - or - Scottish steward or bailiff of an estate

One who fulls cloth; one who shrinks and thickens woolen cloth by moistening, heating, and pressing it - or - One who cleans and finishes cloth

A maker of a clog shod with an iron ring. A clog was a wooden pole with a pattern cut into its end

Merchant ship officer in charge of cargo and the ship's commercial concerns

One who has served his apprenticeship and mastered his craft, not bound to serve a master, but hired by the day

Maker or repairer of vessels made of staves and hoops e g casks, barrels, tubs, etc.

One who applied sheet lead for roofing and set lead frames for plain or stained glass windows.

One dressing a horse's coat with a currycomb - or - One tanning leather by incorporating oil or grease

Customs officer or tide waiter - or - One who waited on the tide to collect duty on goods brought in

Shoemaker, originally any leather worker using leather from Cordova, Spain

One who made or repaired wheels; one who wheeled carriages etc.

One who makes, repairs or sells saddles or other horse furnishings

One who drives cattle, sheep, etc to market; a cattle dealer

One who drives a long strong cart without fixed sides for carrying heavy loads

Remover of hair or wool from hides in preparation for leather making

Shoemaker, originally any leather worker using leather from Cordova, Spain

Tavern keeper, or one who provides an army, navy, or ship with food

Dealer or trader; one who makes or sells candles; grocer

Tinsmith; ironworker who finishes or polishes the work

Professional or public copyist or writer; notary public

Itinerant tin pot and pan seller and repairman

Workman, especially a construction worker

Seller of ready-made clothes in a slop shop

One who tans (cures) animal hides into leather

Country gentleman, farm owner, justice of peace

Stevedore, dock worker who loads and unloads cargo

One who finds water using a rod or witching stick

Peddler of fruits and vegetables

Turns wood on a lathe into spindles

Maker of hoops for casks and barrels

Groom caring for horses, often at inns

One who drives a team for hauling

A farmer who cultivated the land

One who combed out or carded flax

One who puts the tap in an ale cask

Soldier mechanic who does repairs

A woman who spins or an unmarried woman

Giver of charity to the needy

Seller of goods (ale, fish)
One who works with brass
Boatman who plies for hire
Minor or worthless author
Innkeeper with fixed prices
Keeper of the goal, a jailer
Issuer of local currency
Blacksmith, horse shoer
Cleaner of cloth goods
Keeper of the cupboard
Maker of rope or nets
Maker of horse gear
One who saws; carpenter
Toll bridge collector
Teamster not for hire
One who saws; carpenter
Secretary or stenographer
Hospital surgeon's assistant
Cleaner of cloth goods
Maker of bows and arrows
Hoist tackle worker
Wrought iron worker
Junior barrister
Bleacher of cloth
Keeper of fences
Itinerant peddler
Landowner farmer
Operator of looms
Itinerant wanderer
Owner of a wharf

Carriage maker
Beer manufacturer
Wool comber
Beer manufacturer
Seller of fish
Maker of hoes
Coal miner
Clergyman, cleric
Customs inspector
Dry goods dealer
Dealer in hay
Maker of spurs
Farm laborer
Sells small wares
Window glassman
Crockery dealer
Street sweeper
Washer woman
Fish peddler
Wig maker
Wig maker
Wagon maker
Female writer
Quarry worker
Metal Worker
Shoe repairer
Leather maker
Election judge
Door keeper
Herds cows

Tailor
Bookseller
Coroner
Clerk
Sheriff
Bricklayer
Innkeeper
Mayor
Peddler
Falconer
Bailiff
Blacksmith
Potter
Teamster
Stevedore
Physician
Policeman
Brewer
Reaper
Reaper
Roof tiler
Roofer
Roofer
Priest
Farmer
Steward
Accountant
Baker
Bargeman
Shoemaker

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