jan 1, 1750 - The putting-out system began in the mid-18th century.
Description:
The putting-out system was a term used to describe a key feature of rural industry. Merchants loaned raw materials to workers. The rural workers processed them and returned the finished product to the merchants. This change was a system that differed from previous agrarian practices.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1750
Now
~ 274 years ago
