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Offline WILSONN

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Bedstead Chaser
« on: Monday 24 August 20 12:09 BST (UK) »
Does anyone know what occupation a Bedstead Chaser was in 1881? Sounds a tad on the rude side but I’m sure it’s not :-\
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Re: Bedstead Chaser
« Reply #1 on: Monday 24 August 20 13:37 BST (UK) »
Chaser;  One who chases or engraves metal.

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Re: Bedstead Chaser
« Reply #2 on: Monday 24 August 20 14:01 BST (UK) »
Thank you very much Stan.

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Re: Bedstead Chaser
« Reply #3 on: Monday 24 August 20 14:03 BST (UK) »
There are a lot of references to “chasing” wood, using a shaping tool, several videos on YouTube how to chase threads in wood.

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Re: Bedstead Chaser
« Reply #4 on: Monday 24 August 20 14:24 BST (UK) »
See this topic "Bedstead Worker - 1901 census, Rotton Park, Birmingham"
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=659192.0


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