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jobs in 1860s

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Karen

Karen Report 27 Nov 2010 12:35

Hi All ,

Has anyone got any information on an occupation House painter in 1860s ? ( not sure if it is the same as today paint & decorator or not )

thanks

RutlandBelle

RutlandBelle Report 27 Nov 2010 12:48

http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/index.html

I would think it was very similar as the job today except perhaps not such easy to use paint!

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Karen

Karen Report 27 Nov 2010 12:51

thank you will have a lokat that site

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 28 Nov 2010 15:23

Have a look at this article entitled

A DOCUMENTED REVIEW OF THE HOUSE-PAINTING TRADE IN
LONDON ca.1660 - 1850

http://www.scribd.com/doc/11355977/A-history-of-the-house-painting-trade-in-London-ca16601850

Karen

Karen Report 29 Nov 2010 21:14

thanks everyone