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Cutler - what was this profession?

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MrsMooMoo

MrsMooMoo Report 8 Dec 2009 18:21

I have a picture of a chap standing with a horse and cart, taken late 1920s (I think). On his cart he states his profession is a 'Cutler'. Would anyone have any idea what this profession entailed. The only thing that comes to my mind is possibly he sharpened cutlery. What do you think? Thanks

Annx

Annx Report 8 Dec 2009 18:32

I have someone in my tree who was shown as a cutler and this was what was on his marriage certificate as his occupation. He was also shown as a scissor grinder on some census and appeared to be a traveller occupying a 'van' with others in 'vans' at the same location.

Annina

Annina Report 8 Dec 2009 19:08

Did he come from Sheffield ?

Half of my lot were cutlers or jobs relating, It is steel city,where they made cutlery and agricultural tools ect.

MrsMooMoo

MrsMooMoo Report 8 Dec 2009 19:58

Thanks everyone

Jessie aka Maddies mate

Jessie aka Maddies mate Report 8 Dec 2009 20:06

Sheffield is known for Cutlers - we have hotels named Cutlers and Halls - it is the steel - Knives, forks etc Master Cutlers - google and loads will come up

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