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Offline BHH

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hosiery job definitions
« on: Saturday 11 October 14 09:26 BST (UK) »
Hi all
many of my ancestors worked in the wool industry in Hawick/Wilton.  I have found out what most of the jobs are that are listed in the records, but two are eluding me.  Any ideas please?
Cheers Barbara

wool hosiery mounter
woollen hosiery bar filler




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Re: hosiery job definitions
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 11 October 14 10:18 BST (UK) »
A mounter (hosiery); sticks labels on packets or boxes of hosiery "A Dictionary of Occupational Terms"

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« Reply #2 on: Saturday 11 October 14 10:23 BST (UK) »
A filler; fills bags, tins, boxes, bottles, cartons etc., with finished articles for sale; sometimes specifically designated according to the nature of articles or receptacle.  "A Dictionary of Occupational Terms"

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« Reply #3 on: Saturday 11 October 14 10:27 BST (UK) »
Thanks Stan  :D  I hadn't come across that reference in my web trawling. Appreciated.
cheers Barbara
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