An apprentice contract from England, 1891. This is for 5 years of service. It is very concerned with not revealing the "secrets" of the master. The pay rate begins at 5 shillings a week in the 1st year, increasing to 1 pound a week in the 5th year. The work day is 8am to 8pm except Saturday's 8am to 2pm. The part about the master supplying food is crossed out.

I think it is interesting that this is a business form. So it must have been very commmon.



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