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Tailor Journeyman

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 4 Mar 2010 06:31

to add to Barry's explanation, this is from Wikipedia

The word 'journeyman' comes from the French word journee, meaning the period of one day; this refers to their right to charge a fee for each day's work. They would normally be employed by a master craftsman, but would live apart and might have a family of their own. A journeyman could not employ others. In contrast, an apprentice would be bound to a master, usually for a fixed term of seven years, and lived with the master as a member of the household, receiving most or all of their compensation in terms of food and lodging.





so a journeyman has served at least 7 years of an apprenticeship, and has successfully completed that apprenticeship and received a certificate



After working as a journeyman, he would have to apply to the guild for acceptance as a master, and then prove he had the financial wherewithal to become a master craftsman, and take on apprentices etc.


Most journeymen actually remained as journeymen, working for someone else.




sylvia

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My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Kay

Kay Report 4 Mar 2010 03:31

Does anyone know what a Tailor Journeyman actually did?
I assume it was a place on a ladder of achievement, but I have a birth certificate from 1879 stating that the father was a Tailor Journeyman.
I've googled the name but haven't found anything really specific.
Any help would be appreciated.
Kaybelle