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Offline Lady Di

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Occupation on Census
« on: Monday 26 November 07 21:29 GMT (UK) »
Hi all,

The following is from 1861 census and looks to be very clear and well written BUT what is the second occupation? I have an idea of what it reads as, but it doesn't sound right. ???

Any suggestions most welcome

Thanks
Di
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Re: Occupation on Census
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 27 November 07 11:08 GMT (UK) »
Di,

I've modified your message above to remove the bit the occupation that you believe  it is - just so that people can have a fresh look at the writing and see what they read it as.

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Re: Occupation on Census
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 27 November 07 11:09 GMT (UK) »
...... binder
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Re: Occupation on Census
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 27 November 07 11:12 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Trystan - you were right  ;)

Thanks Toni - looks like a good suggestion to me

Any ideas about the first word?

Di
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Re: Occupation on Census
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 27 November 07 11:17 GMT (UK) »
(something)pera binder?

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Re: Occupation on Census
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 27 November 07 11:23 GMT (UK) »
It looks like "Opera Binder" to me - but I can't imagine what that would be!  ??? ???

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Re: Occupation on Census
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 27 November 07 11:26 GMT (UK) »
it's definitely ?pera binder but that first letter is not quite clear - not sure it's an O

Will go have a play with the image  :-\

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Re: Occupation on Census
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 27 November 07 11:33 GMT (UK) »
Thanks everyone,

That's what I had in mind as well but Opera Binder doesn't make sense and I couldn't work out what else it could be.

Di
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Re: Occupation on Census
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 27 November 07 11:34 GMT (UK) »
Not sure if this is any easier:
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