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New Netherland, New York Genealogy
Obsolete Occupations of the Netherlands
© Cor Snabel
Porter (kruier)
In general the Dutch “kruier” was a man, who transported all
kinds of goods in his wheelbarrow from market to store or
vice versa. We knew apple porters, fish porters, butter
porters, mussel porters and many more. They were all alike,
strong men with the “zeel” (leather carrying strap) over
their shoulders, which was attached to the handles of the
wheelbarrow.
But the Amsterdam porter was something else.
His job was comprehensive, moving furniture with his
wheelbarrow was not the only thing he did. He was a
jack-of-all-trades. He could be hired to run errands, like
tickets for the theater or just some forgotten articles in
the shop. Beating the carpet or polishing shoes? It was the
porter’s job. Or he was, like a postillon d’amour, hired to
deliver letters, the ones mom and dad were not allowed to
see. He had to be discreet, escorting the ladies while
shopping and carrying their goods. Even baby-sitting and
escorting the ladies to the theatre was not strange for him
to do. He knew everybody in the neighborhood and all the
right addresses for anything.
>Choose from the following ancient occupations
Baker |
Beachcomber |
Beguine |
Candlemaker |
Dumpman |
Executioner |
Fanmaker |
Fireman |
Gravedigger |
Innkeeper |
Laundrywoman |
Nightwatch |
Peddlar |
Porter |
Seat Caretaker |
Ship Shanghai |
Soapmaker |
Streetpaver |
Tolltaker |
Pharmacist
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