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 | | With broadaxe and jackknife, he made his cabin, furniture, and many of the farming implements and kitchen utensils; and with spinning wheel, loom, and dyepots, she made all the clothing of the family, the household linen, blankets, quilts, coverlets, curtains, rugs, and other such furnishings. |
 | | One hundred and twenty-four artisans in 23 professions were located in Rowan County by 1759; and a sample of those who appeared on a 1759 tax list confirms that 62 craftsmen practiced 17 trades. |
 | | Most indentures for young girls specified only a length of time and stated that the master should comply with the law. When the apprenticeship was completed the girl usually received money and/or property of a pre-agreed amount and a suit of clothes. |
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