Does this say 'lap upholsterer' and what is it

[Zaphod99]

It's an occupation from 1881 Yorkshire.  Ancestry transcribes it as 'lap upholsterer' but Google is doubtful.  Ten years earlier he was a scholar, ten years later he was a carpet fitter.

Zaph

[KGarrad]

Census Reference?
(Class, Piece, Folio, Page)

Or a snippet of the original page? Not the transcription!

[Annette7]

I googled and found:

A lap upholsterer refers to a skilled craftsman who specializes in the art of upholsterering............where luxurious padded chairs and cushions were a mark of class.

Annette

[Zaphod99]

KG, I carefully made a cutting and then didn't bother uploading it.  A career in IT wasted!

Annette, what did you search for?  Thank you.

Zaph

[Tickettyboo]

Census Reference?
(Class, Piece, Folio, Page)

Or a snippet of the original page? Not the transcription!

looks like this may be the census reference

P 4458/F 53/ Pg7

Boo

[Annette7]

KG, I carefully made a cutting and then didn't bother uploading it.  A career in IT wasted!

Annette, what did you search for?  Thank you.

Zaph

I simply put 'What was a lap upholsterer'

Annette

[Zaphod99]

Annette, I think my search must have been too specific. I have subsequently found out this.

"In textile manufacturing, the term "lap" refers to a sheet of fibrous material that is produced during the carding process."

https://www.textileglossary.com/terms/lap.html

Zaph

[MollyC]

It seems not all laps went on to become thread.  "Wide sheets of loosely matted cotton."   Some were used as insulation material.  Probably some were used as upholstery padding, as opposed to horsehair which may have been a cheaper option.