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Offline spurveur

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Deciphering old occupation
« 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

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Re: Deciphering old occupation
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 03 December 16 10:28 GMT (UK) »
I think its Feltmaker.
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Re: Deciphering old occupation
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: Deciphering old occupation
« Reply #3 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
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