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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => London & Middlesex Lookup Requests => London and Middlesex => England => London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests => Topic started by: Lazlo Woodbine on Thursday 11 August 05 23:53 BST (UK)

Title: Occupation help
Post by: Lazlo Woodbine on Thursday 11 August 05 23:53 BST (UK)

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Hi again

Could anyone tell me what a Brace Maker would make, my ancestor made them in 1830's - 40's Hackney and Bethnal Green areas.

Couldn't be the obvious and belts were invented later!!! could it/

Thanks

Gary

Title: Re: Occupation help
Post by: goggy on Friday 12 August 05 02:40 BST (UK)

Lazlo Woodbine,orthopedic come's to mind,as also drill brace for carpenter's etc??
                  Goggy

Title: Re: Occupation help
Post by: Jane Eden on Friday 12 August 05 07:20 BST (UK)

Hi Gary

Braces as in to hold your trousers up. A rather poorly paid occupation.

http://www.victorianlondon.org/

Look under professions and trades, bracemaker

Jane

Title: Re: Occupation help
Post by: Lazlo Woodbine on Friday 12 August 05 12:39 BST (UK)

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Thanks for that, no wonder they moved North!

Gary