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Title: Deciphering old occupation
Post by: spurveur on Saturday 03 December 16 10:22 GMT (UK)

Hi
Can anyone help me decipher this old London occupation - in red circle - from an apprentice indenture, please.
I would very much appreciate any help you can give me.
Many thanks
Sue

Title: Re: Deciphering old occupation
Post by: JenB on Saturday 03 December 16 10:28 GMT (UK)

I think its Feltmaker.

Title: Re: Deciphering old occupation
Post by: Bookbox on Saturday 03 December 16 10:42 GMT (UK)

It is indeed Feltmaker (two small f = capital F). Southwark/Bermondsey was a big centre for feltmaking at this period.

Title: Re: Deciphering old occupation
Post by: spurveur on Saturday 03 December 16 10:48 GMT (UK)

That's great.
Thanks so much for your quick responses. It was the two lower case 'f's that was throwing me. I thought they indicated an 's'.
Thanks again
Sue