Apprenticeship indenture, Worshipful Company of Feltmakers,

Printed form on vellum with handwritten details recording Richard Crafton, citizen and feltmaker of Leadenhall Street London, taking as an apprentice for seven year his son of the same name, beginning 11 April 1768. The form details stipulations including that the young Crafton "shall not play...

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Corporate Author:	Worshipful Company of Feltmakers
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Hatters > England > London > Early works to 1800. Felting > England > London > Early works to 1800. Apprentices > England > London > Early works to 1800. Guilds > England > London > Early works to 1800. Livery Companies of London > Early works to 1800. Deeds.

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Summary:	Printed form on vellum with handwritten details recording Richard Crafton, citizen and feltmaker of Leadenhall Street London, taking as an apprentice for seven year his son of the same name, beginning 11 April 1768. The form details stipulations including that the young Crafton "shall not play at cards, dice-tables, or any other unlawful games ... he shall not haunt taverns or playhouses ...". The coat of arms of the London livery company The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers is printed within the first initial, with its latin motto "Decus Et Tutamen". Signatures of Rich Crafton and signature of witness James Gunter. At the top of the sheet a King George III blue embossed paper tax stamp (including small strip of tin with paste over paper on verso) is affixed.
Item Description:	Title devised by cataloger.
Physical Description:	1 sheet ; 16 x 21 cm