What was Henry's occupation?

[Oscar]

Could some kind soul have a look at RG10 Piece 4509 Folio 70 Page 6 for me and see if you can decipher what Henry Smith's occupation was.

His other occupations included Cotton Weaver, Baker and Preserves Dealer and latterly, Commercial Traveller - obviously a man of many talents :D

Thank you

Gwyn

[Rachel Scand]

:( last word looks like Overlooker (or Overlocker ?)

First word ? Worsted ?


How about Worsted Weaving, Overlooker ?

[Oscar]

That could fit in with one of his previous jobs as a Cotton Wever couldn't it? Thanks Rachel.

Gwyn

[Rachel Scand]

There's a Worsted Overlooker (I think) on page 4 for comparison
and page 3 has various Weavers

[Oscar]

Thanks again Rachel - why didn't I think to check.........!!

Gwyn

[Uncle John]

An overlooker in a textile mill is a sort of foreman. These days they might be a team leader.

[Oscar]

Thanks so much Uncle John - another bit of the jigsaw done!

Gwyn