Decipher 1871 census occupation

[~Rachel~]

Hi,

Please could I have some help in reading this 1871 census return.

It is in the 'Rank, Profession or Occupation' column for Mary Skinner born Spitalfields, age 65, born approx 1806. Registration district Lambeth.

Thank you

[Milliepede]

I'd like to help but that is

Don't suppose she is on the next census is she?  Might have the same thing written if we are very lucky.

[~Rachel~]

I'd like to help but that is

Don't suppose she is on the next census is she?  Might have the same thing written if we are very lucky.

She might be... I am not 100% sure I am chasing the right person.

If it's the right person then it says 'former weaveress silk' on the 1881, which would tie in with her late husband's occupation and also a previous one for her which was needlewoman.

[Tickettyboo]

If it helps anyone the ref is
Piece667 folio 34 page 23

and here is a scan from an alternate site
(not that its much clearer!)

Boo

[Mike in Cumbria]

It could say something like "Seamstress in charge of other seamstresses"

[Mike in Cumbria]

Or could the first part be "Sister in charge of wards...."

[JenB]

Negative image any use?

To me it seems to begin 'Sits in the [ch.....]  & waits [something something]

[Tickettyboo]

The head of the house above (so she 'may' be his lodger?)is a porter at a cheesemongers
could it say she

sits in the charge of and waits at (something to do with the cheesemonger?)

Its a really difficult one!

Boo

[~Rachel~]

I've gone cross eyed this morning trying to figure it out!