Reference code
RAA/SEC/2/22/1
Title
Indenture of apprenticeship of William Brooking
Date
30 Jun 1769
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1p.
Previous reference codes
B XX1 1, 1184
Historical Background
"The Treasurer reported that he had bound William Brooking apprentice to Samuel Waddon, peruke maker of St John's, Hommerton, Hackney, for the term of seven years, produced the indenture, which was ordered to be kept by the Secretary in the Royal Academy, and Mr Chambers was appointed by the Council to enquire from time to time in what manner the boy was treated by his master" (Council minutes, 30 June 1769). Waddon had also attended the meeting of Council of 24 June 1769.
Content Description
Indenture of apprenticeship of William Brooking, son of
Charles Brooking, painter, deceased, of St Martin's parish, to Samuel Waddon, of Hackney, in the art of peruke making. Witnessed by
William Chambers, Treasurer, who paid the fee of 11 guineas.