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1891 Lookup, of sorts!

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Peter

Peter Report 8 Oct 2007 22:37

Hi, I have a scan of an 1891 census page but I cannot make out an occupation of one of my relatives, it isn't a great copy!
If anyone could lookup the details below and let me know the occupation of Henry Charles Haley and Sophia Rose Haley of 4 Marian St, Bethnal Green(it is the second page of the census record for that address, at the top of the page) it would be really helpful. I'm trying to write up my records and I hate not knowing things like this!
Thanks in advance,
Peter

Andrew

Andrew Report 8 Oct 2007 22:44

Henry looks like Gold Blocker

Sophia Fancy .....ing Maker

Andy

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Click ADD REPLY button - not this link! Report 8 Oct 2007 22:45

Gold Blocker and Fancy Trimming Maker?

Rose

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Click ADD REPLY button - not this link! Report 8 Oct 2007 22:47

He's a Gold Blocker in 1901. Binder is written next to it.

Rose

Peter

Peter Report 8 Oct 2007 23:40

Hi all, thanks for the replies. A Gold Blocker eh? I would never have worked that one out from my scan!
I've done a quick websearch and I'm none the wiser-anyone know what a Gold Blocker did?!