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Cop Winder in Scotland 1881
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Anne-Marie | Report | 11 Mar 2007 05:22 |
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Hi, Does anyone know what a Cop Winder would have been in Scotland in 1881. This appears to be a womans occupation at least in my case. I have googled but not really found anything. In 1891 the occupation is jute preparer, still none the wiser. Regards Anne-Marie |
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Deb Vancouver (18665) | Report | 11 Mar 2007 05:48 |
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This may help: Cop Fitter - Fitted 'cops' to the looms. A cop is a cone onto which the yarn is wound after spinning, ready for weaving on the loom Deb |
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Anne-Marie | Report | 11 Mar 2007 05:53 |
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Hi Deb, Yes it does help. Thanks Anne-Marie |
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