Can anyone read an occupation?

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Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 6,292 Send Message	Sam	Report	13 Jul 2006 21:31
	On 1871 census, RG10/3614 folio 46 page 2 - John Bradshaw born 1816. I think the first word is Engine but can't read the second. Thanks Sam x
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	InspectorGreenPen	Report	13 Jul 2006 21:40
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	He is an Engine Tenter, which meant he was in charge of a stationary steam engine such as those found in a Mill or Factory.
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 6,292 Send Message	Sam	Report	13 Jul 2006 21:45
	Thanks Peter, I've not come across that one before! Sam x
Member Since: November 2003 Posts: 28,261 Send Message	KathleenBell	Report	13 Jul 2006 21:52
	From old occupation site:- Engine Tenter - Operated woollen mill machine stretching cloth whilst drying Kath. x
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 417 Send Message	Uncle John	Report	13 Jul 2006 22:10
	So a mechanised version of tenterhooks.
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	InspectorGreenPen	Report	14 Jul 2006 18:14
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	I've just come across another one in my research where he was in charge of a Pit winding engine.