[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Definition on ARTISANS in Poland

[gpvjem]

    The strict dictionary definition of an artisan is a skilled workman or craftsman.  I think anyone that is good at their profession would fit that category but the term probably would apply more aptly to someone using their hands skillfully to earn a living

John Marsch

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  I received an email via the Ger-Poland-Volhynia ListServeList that said an Artisan is a noble profession. 

  Gilda
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    Subject: Re: [Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Definition on ARTISANS in Poland


    Gilda:
        Other occupations common in Poland at the time were;
    Weavers, dyers, spinners, wheelwrights, carpenters, smiths, engravers, printers, locksmiths, millers, brewers, manufacturers of items such as umbrellas, soldiers, policemen, watchmen, masons, mechanics, teachers, physicians, pharmacists, foresters, clothiers etc.and the old standby.... farmers

    John Marsch

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      Hello,

      I've finally come across some definitions of ARTISANS in Poland. After my
      grandmother's birth certificate dated 1894, was translated from handwritten
      old Cyrillic Russian, by a professional Russian translator via the Polish
      Concillate, it was noted that one of the witnesses was an Artisan, and the
      transcriber said that this was no longer a profession.

      I've located this following information on this type of profession from the
      1900's in Gobin, Poland:

        a.. Tailors
        b.. Cobblers
        c.. Hat Makers
        d.. Tanners
        e.. Furriers
        f.. Bakers
        g.. Butchers
        h.. Fruit Traders
        i.. Drying Fruits
        j.. Boot Uppers Makers
        k.. Musicians
        l.. Village Traders
        m.. Market Women
        n.. Shopkeepers
      Gilda Patterson
      Calgary, AB
      CANADA