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  1. 05-01-2011 9:46 PM #1
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    Hi guys, Just out of interest, what did a leather dresser do as an occupation? Once of my ancestors had this on various certs. Thank you
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    I believe they applied lubricant to the hide after tanning as the final stage before the leather was made into something!!

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    A dresser (could be applied to more than one craft) is someone who finishes, smooths or treats something.

    So a leather dresser might smooth the surface of leather as part of the process of making it into something useful.
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    Leather Dresser was a general term covering various distinct occupations including
    • Oiler
    • Damper
    • Stainer
    • Printer
    • Whitener

    If you find something more specific, eg from BMD and census returns, give us a shout.
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  7. 06-01-2011 7:16 PM #5
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    On the other hand, "Leather dresser" could be something completely different!!!!!
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