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Apothecary

Colonial Apothecary – In Colonial Williamsburg.  The occupation is explained.

Basketmaker

The Basketmaker – The state of the art in Colonial times is explained.

Blacksmith

Blacksmith in Colonial Times – Also has interesting sidebar links.

Blacksmith – Described in Colonial Williamsburg.

Bookbinder

Binder and Printer – Describes the process of printing and book binding at Colonial Williamsburg.

Bookbinding – more details about bookbinding at Colonial Williamsburg.

Brickmaker

Colonial Brickmaking – at Colonial Williamsburg is detailed.

Cabinetmaker

Cabinetmaker – at Colonial Williamsburg.

Carpenter

Carpenter – in Colonial Williamsburg.

Cooper

The Cooper – From Colonial Williamsburg.  Describes various aspects of the trade.

Founder

Founder – Running a foundry in Colonial days.

Fur Trader

Fur Trader (Trapper) – Some interesting links explain many aspects of fur trading in the frontier.

Gunsmith

Gunsmith – The skills involved in being a Colonial gunsmith.

Joiner

Colonial Joiner – at Colonial Williamsburg.

Miller

Miller – Describes the windmill milling at Colonial Williamsburg.

Miscellaneous

What Did People Do In A Medieval City – Lists a large number of occupations/trades sorted by categories such as Government, Military, Criminal, etc.

Printer

Printer and Binder – Explains the process of printing and book binding.

Saddler

Saddler – Working in Harness – Describes the work done by the saddle and harness maker.

Shoe Maker

Shoe and Boot Maker - The history and process of shoe making at Colonial Williamsburg.

Silversmith

Colonial Silversmith – The silversmith occupation at Colonial Williamsburg is explained.

Soap Making

Soap Making – Soap Making in Colonial times is explained in very nice detail.

Trapper

Trapper – Also see Fur Trader.

Wheelwright

Wheelwright – the art of making round wheels is explained.

Wigmaker

Colonial Wigmaker – Details wig making at Colonial Williamsburg.