Thread: Eliza Ann Clarkson (nee Tavener)

I've found my family but am having a bit of trouble with deciphering Eliza's occupation.

She & her husband Frederick Clarkson are on the 1871 census with their 6 children at 10, Adam street, Lambeth.



It looks like her occupation is a 'Tapthamper maker'. I've enlarged the image to quite a size & that's the nearest I've got. Has any one any ideas what it could be ?

Their son John, aged 16, is down as being a 'Learman'... any ideas on that one as well.

Maybe I need new glasses... any help would be great !

Kirst

Hi John 16 is a carman, you were looking at word seamtress



As for eliza i agree now im curious , Can anyone else see what she does please

I was looking at the right line... but the swirly 'C' looks like an 'L' & a little 'e'... hence 'Learman'... I really must go to the optitians this week !!!

Thanks for the help though... lets help someone has a clue about the 'Tapthamper Maker'... goodness knows what that will end up being !!!

Kirst

I think ( well actually OH does) toy hamper maker. if you look further up there is a toy maker and it looks similar

Thankyou so much you guys... it all looks so clear when it's pointed out to you.. cheers everso..

Thanks Welshlady I had thought of that but was about to google to see as never heard of it , glad hubbie said