We shall in the next place give you an account of some particular Trades omitted in the third Chapter of this Book, which are to be added to them there already mentioned, as ...
Towel
CXL. He beareth
an Arm and Hand issuant out of the sinister side
the Sleeve turned up, with a Towel
hanged over it.
Ladle skillet
CXLI. He beareth out of a Cloud
an Hand and Arm, holding
a Ladle skellet over a Fire of Faggots.
Rope maker
Image from published plateCLII. He beareth a Hand issuant from a cloud, turning an Hook in a Slead, having a Rope or Cable on it. Of the Ropers Terms I have said something before in chap.3. numb.55. to which you may turn back.
Puffed sleeves
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He beareth a woman in a close-bodied gown girt about the middle with round wings and turned up at the elbows, apron, hair pendant, holding up in her right hand a garland and the left on her side [or] a woman with her hair pendant in a close gown with puffed sleeves holding of a laurel garland.
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Pilgrim
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CXLIIb. He beareth a Pilgrim in a Gown to his Heels, in his right hand a Staff and Beads with a Cross pendant, and his left holding a Rake with two Teeth on his shoulder, a Capped Tanke on his head, and Feet bare.
Woman
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He beareth a demy woman in full aspect, her arms to the elbow naked or bare, hands clasped together before her waste, habited in a close gown or coat with wide sleeves, her temples wreathed with a twist of laurel wreathed, pendant with a button at the end.
Tankard bearer
CXLIII. He beareth a Tankard Bearer,
a Spout of Water running into
a Stone Cisterne.
Others term this a Man with a Tankard, or a Water Tankard on his right shoulder, to distinguish him from a Woman, which is also a Tankard Bearer or a Water Carrier. This is the manner of carrying Water from the Conduits in London to every particular Family, and is so born by both Men and Women on their Shoulders; and in other parts of the Kingdom is born by Men with Wooden Yokes on their Shoulders, to which is hung small Barrels or Bags of Leather full of Water, which they bear either from the Rivers or Conduits to what place they are required, and so as to the length of their way, are satisfied for their Pains accordingly. Of these see chap.6. numb.77,78,79.
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Goldsmith
CXLIV. He beareth behind a Counter or
Counting Table covered with a Green Carpet; a Goldsmith with a pair of Gold Scales or
Ballances poising in his right hand, and several pieces
of Bullen or Coin before him. Others
more short, say a Gold-smith weighing of his Gold, behind his Counter, with Shelfes of Plate at his right
hand.
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Related text(s) Goldsmiths terms Weights and measures
Bricklayer
CXLV. He beareth a Bricklayer behind a
Brick Wall, with a Trowel in his right hand.
Annulet
Image from published plateIn the sinister chief of this square is an Annulett crowned, having a tuft of grass out of it.
Related text(s) Brickmakers terms Bricklayers terms
Brewer
CXLVI. These two Beer Brewers sling of a
Barrel of Beer, should have been in the Plate of
Trades, but being there omitted, I shall here only give
the draught of them referring you to a farther Treatise of that Trade in
chap.3 numb.44. This is the
Sign or Cognizance of a Beer Brewer.
Chame
Image from published plateIn the chief of this square is a Chame, it is an Annulet with a sharp rising side.
Billiard players
CXLVII. He beareth
a Billiard Table lined
with Green, on each side standeth a Man, the one cloathed in Scarlet, the other in Velvet, with a Tack in his
hand, to push the Ball into an Hassard, or Hole.
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Related text(s) Billiards equipment Billiards rules Game of Truck
Chess players
CXLVIII. He beareth on a Table covered with a Carpet, a Chess Board; on each side a Man seated in a Chair, exercising themselves at
the Game of Chess, the one cloathed in Blew, the other in Red. Now you may say more shortly,
Two Men seated in Chairs each side a table, Playing at Chess or Draughts.
Chess is a Royal Game, and more difficult to be understood than any other Game whatsoever, and will take up some time in the Playing; Artists at the Game, have Played a Fortnight by times before it hath been ended:
The Table is a four square Board divided into 64 squares, Chequer like, each contrary to other White and Black, the Chess-Men are these following
The Kings, which is the first and highest, called.
The Queens, which are the next in height, called also the Amazons.
The Bishops, which have cloven Heads, called the Archers.
The Knights, having their Heads cut aslaunt like a Feather in a Helmet.
The Rooks have a round Buttoned Cap on their heads, called also the Rocks or Dukes.
The Pawns are all alike, they are Serving Men to the Noble Men,
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Related text(s) Chess terms Chess laws Draughts
Tennis player
CXLIX. He beareth a Man cloathed all in White, with a Racket in his hand, Receiving (or ready to strike) a Tennis-Ball.
Or say thus, a Man playing with his Racket and Ball in the Tennis-Court.
The Game at Tennis is a most Princely Exercise; having its first Original (as I have been informed) or brought over to us from the French Court; it is a Gentle, Cleanly, Active, and most ingenious Recreation, exercising all the parts of the Body; therefore for in excellency is much approved of, and Played by most Nations in Europe, especially by our great Gallants of England, where such Tennis Courts are Built.
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Related text(s) Tennis Court Tennis terms Tennis laws
Slater
CL. He beareth a Slater sitting on a
square Stone, with another before him, with
his Hewing Knife lifted up in his right hand, and a
Slate in the left,
dressing of a Slate.
Naked man
Image from published plateIn the dexter chief of this quarter is a Naked Man in full aspect, only cloathed in a Short Coat, close girt, his Legs cross, holding in each hand a Trefoile.
Related text(s) Slaters tools Slate Roofing material
Carter
CLI. He beareth a Man in a Frock (or
Linnen or Canvas Coat,) with a Cap upon his head,
holding in his left hand a Cart Whip or White over
his Breast. Some more shorter
term him a Carter in his Frock, with his Whip in
his left hand.
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