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Gwen@coggiecorner
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02-05-09, 14:03
I have a rellie on the 1911 census who is a Portmanton Maker has anyone any idea what this job is? I could think of lots of that might fit but best not!
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02-05-09, 14:05
should be portmanteau, they made suitcases, travelling bags.
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02-05-09, 14:12
Thanks for that would never have guessed the word does not fit the answer
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02-05-09, 14:14
when you google, it comes up with the correction. plus i think there was a thread on here a little while ago about them.
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