jan 1, 1597 - point-maker
Description:
A maker of points, that is the tagged laces or cords which served to fasten garments where buttons are now used. 1504 <i>Item vij groys qwyth</i> [white] <i>poyntes ijs iiijd,</i> York (SS53/192). The making of points became a craft in its own right: 1453 <i>Willelmus Lutton, poyntemaker</i>, York (SS96/174); 1500 <i>Robertus Gettyns, poyntmaker</i>, York (SS96/225); 1597 <i>John Hall, pointemaker</i>, Skelton (YR24/45).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1597
Now
~ 428 years ago