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Occupation - Plaiter?
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Pat | Report | 22 Sep 2004 18:23 |
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I see on the 1871 census that a female relative's occupation is given as Plaiter. There are a couple more on the same page, also married women. Any ideas as to what this might have been? The location is Hertfordshire. Many thanks Pat |
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Pat | Report | 22 Sep 2004 18:30 |
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Many thanks Peter. Her husband was an Ag Lab, so I suppose it fits! Pat |
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Geoff | Report | 22 Sep 2004 18:50 |
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There is an article and a picture here on "the Straw Plaiters of Hertfordshire" http://www.hertfordshire-genealogy.*co.uk/data/occupations/straw-plait.htm (remove the *) |
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David | Report | 22 Sep 2004 19:16 |
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The plait was sent to Luton to be used in the straw hat making industry, hence it was a major occupation for women in Beds and Herts. |
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Pat | Report | 22 Sep 2004 22:20 |
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Thanks Geoff, it's fascinating to find out some details about a part of your tree that you knew nothing about - really brings the past to life! Pat |
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Angela | Report | 24 Sep 2004 09:53 |
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I have plaiters in my family too and from what I am told Peter is correct Angie |
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