3 ms·Didn't he work as a tentmaker? Also I'd imagine he got a lot of support along the way.by palmotea 1y agoDidn't he work as a tentmaker? Also I'd imagine he got a lot of support along the way.swader999 1y agoYes he did and tentmaking was a respectable artisan trade that also likely includes leatherwork and weaving, not just camping tents.palmotea 1y ago> not just camping tents. I always assumed it was like tents for vendors at markets, and stuff like that.