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 Post subject: Lawn Weaver
PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:43 am 
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One of my ancestors was described as being a 'lawn weaver' on parish records and census in the 1840s - 1850s. Does anyone know what this was please?

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 Post subject: Re: Lawn Weaver
PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:17 pm 

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Lawn is a lightweight fabric, so I'd guess your ancestor was producing this.

I'd love it to be something to do with gardening though :D


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 Post subject: Re: Lawn Weaver
PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:33 am 
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That's interesting. He was in Staffordshire - not an area particularly known for weaving of any type.

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 Post subject: Re: Lawn Weaver
PostPosted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:34 am 

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Lawn Weaver, Lawn is a fine linen type textile, Originating from France, Known as "Laon"


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 Post subject: Re: Lawn Weaver
PostPosted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 7:10 pm 
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