What Does a Lash Maker Do?

[poly1963]

My gg grandfathers occupation on the 1861 census is given as a lash maker, has anyone got a clue what this means?

I can't imagine he made false lashes, or fetish equipment so it is bound to be mundane.

Any info would be great, thanks.

 

[Novak20]

Probably horse whips -- saddlery, harnesses, that kind of stuff.

Like 'coke dealer', a trade name that now has quite different connotations!


best,
Mike

[PaulineJ]

Or could it have read Last maker? (connected to boot/shoemaking)

Pauline

[poly1963]

Thanks for the suggestions so far. 

Will investigate further and get back with any answers.

Anyone else got a trade that has a name meaning something else these days!!!!!?

 

[bumblebee]

My Gt Gt Grandad ws at times a weaver but in 1851 census his occupation is given as Patent Horse Hair Glover. Anybody know what that might be

[Emjaybee]

A product like the modern horsehair glove, at that time called the "Horse-Hair Renovator" was, used and recommended by the Prime Minister, Duke of Wellington back in 1825 !!

American John J. Glasson wrote from New York in 1849 -

Sir,- Having been afflicted for the last five years and times confined to my bed for weeks with Rheumatism, I have no hesitation in asserting that the recent improvement on my health is attributable to the use of the PATENT HAIR GLOVES AND STRAP.

[Llwyd]

Hi there,

A lash is the flexible part of a whip.Consequently, I assume, your relative may well have been involved in the manufacture of whips.

If you Google the term Lashmaker (one word) you will find reference to it in American wills and census.However, it is not explained what a lashmaker does.

Best of luck in your research.