Record #:

44534

Author(s):

Farlow, Gale

Abstract:

For this article, the author selects the period from the late seventh century to 1850, as there is less known about black craftsmen during this time. Of 291 craftsmen identified, 159 were free person of color and 132 cited as apprentices. Coopers were the most important group of these craftsmen, followed by cabinet and chair makers.

Source:

North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (F253 .N882A), Vol. 11 Issue 1, February 1985, p2-13, il, f

Subject(s):

Artisans--African American--Late 17th cen. - 1850