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« on: Sunday 04 February 24 12:14 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone read this profession from a marriage certificate please?
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« Reply #1 on: Sunday 04 February 24 12:20 GMT (UK) »
huckster?

“travelling salesman in small items” in A Dictionary of Old Trades… by Colin Waters.

I have seen this as an occupation in a census entry.
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday 04 February 24 14:04 GMT (UK) »
Agree with Huckster.

Another defnition

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Huckster: a travelling salesman who sold small items such as drink foodstuffs. The term can be used derogatorily to refer to a seller of poor quality goods.


https://www.familyresearcher.co.uk/glossary/Dictionary-of-Old-Occupations-jobs-beginning-H4.html#Huckster
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Re: Profession
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 11 February 24 11:33 GMT (UK) »
Thank you both for your help!
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