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Colonial Trades
Trades and descriptions of Colonial Era
| Occupation | Description |
|---|---|
| Apothecary | provided medical care and medicine |
| Basketmaker | made baskets out of white oak |
| Blacksmith | made things out of metal |
| Brickmaker | made bricks out of clay |
| Cabinetmaker | made cabinets and furniture |
| Carpenter | used tools to make things out of wood |
| Cooper | made barrels and casks |
| Founder | made things out of brass and bronze |
| Gunsmith | made guns, bells, and shoe buckles |
| Miller | ground grain into flour |
| Milliner | made clothes, hats, and other things to wear |
| Printer | printed books and newspapers |
| Saddler | made different kinds of saddles |
| Shoemaker | made shoes and boots |
| Silversmith | made bowls and cups out of silver |
| Wheelwright | made wheels out of wood and iron |
| Wigmaker | used animal and human hair to make wigs |
| Apprentice | someone who is learning a trade |