Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Quirky 19th Century Trades Revealed
Explore unusual and fascinating occupations from the 19th century in this crossword puzzle highlighting unique odd jobs.
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- 1. Someone who drank large quantities, sometimes job involved in taverns
- 2. Person who maintained hoop skirts (archaic, related to costume work)
- 3. Illegal drinking establishment often run covertly (late 19th century)
- 6. Specialist in controlling city rodent populations
- 10. Maker and repairer of wooden barrels
- 12. Worker who travels from place to place for jobs
- 15. Worker who cleaned and polished household items
Down
- 4. Worker hired to replace striking employees
- 5. Person who lit street lamps at dusk
- 7. Seller of small cheap goods, also called a peddler
- 8. Craftsman who built and fixed wooden wheels
- 9. Female personal attendant to a lady
- 11. Public announcer of news and proclamations
- 13. Person who announced the arrival of something or someone
- 14. Child who sold newspapers on the street
- 16. Scavenger searching riverbanks for valuables
- 17. Traveling repairer of household utensils
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