« on: Monday 03 February 14 17:50 GMT (UK) »
Hi all,
I've just found a couple of entries in lists of Hair Powder Certificates. These were Issued in Birmingham to my 5x gt grandfather Thomas Longmore in 1795 & 1797.
Thomas Longmore of Dale End, Birmingham, Cert No 1256 issued 24th June 1795 & Cert No 954 issued 18th April 1797. On both he is described as either Householder or Housekeeper.
What exactly did this allow/entitle him to do?
Did it allow/entitle him to use powder on wigs/in hair or something different?
Have I answered my own question?
I have never come across these before, so a completely new area for me.
I know that the Thomas Longmore in Dale End is him, as I have other documents (jurors lists, trade directories etc) showing him as a brassfounder in Dale End at this time.
Many thanks in advance.
Kind regards
David
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