The first charter of the Broderers or Embroiderers was granted by Elizabeth in 1561. This was confirmed by James I., and the Company was re-incorporated by James II. in 1686. At one time during the reign of Charles I. the trade in embroidery was at so low an ebb that a “great part of the Company for want of employment are constrained to become porters, water-bearers, and the like.”
The Company’s Hall was formerly in Gutter Lane.
- The Butchers. See p. [355].
THE CARDMAKERS
This Company was incorporated under Charles I., 1629, as the Master, Warden, and Commonalty of the Mystery of Makers of Playing-Cards of the City of London. It is governed by a Master, 2 Wardens, and 18 Assistants. The whole Income of the Company is £50; the number of the Livery is 100; there are no Trust monies or charitable endowments; and there is no Hall.
THE CARMEN
The Carmen were made into a Fellowship by an Act of Common Council in 1665. They have no Hall.
- The Carpenters. See p. [143].
THE CLOCKMAKERS
The Company was incorporated by charter of King Charles I., dated August 22, 1631.