What is a Flax Dresser?

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Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 100 Send Message	Pauline	Report	29 Mar 2005 12:34
	Excuse my ignorance but what is a flax dresser and in what sector of industry would they have worked? Pauline
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 517 Send Message	Julie	Report	29 Mar 2005 12:38
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 517 Send Message	Hi just googled it , an this is what it says: Flax dresser, one who breaks and swingles flax, or prepares it for the spinner. Flax mill, a mill or factory where flax is spun or linen manufactured. Julie
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	29 Mar 2005 12:38
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Pauline From the old occupations book! A flax dresser - someone who prepared the flax for the spinners, usually in a mill where flax was spun or linen was manufactured Lou
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 100 Send Message	Pauline	Report	29 Mar 2005 12:43
	Julie and Lou Many thanks for answering my query - much appreciated Pauline