Hi Anne, I found this on line in an old article about farming communities in Sussex. "Godalming and the neighbourhood had its patent fleecy hosiery, its works for wool-combing, for blankets, tilts, and collar-cloths." Now to find out what a "tilt" was... Debbie -----Original Message----- From: sfhg-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:sfhg-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of smuggler Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 4:30 PM To: SFHG@rootsweb.com Subject: [SFHG] Unusual Occupation - Assistance sought Hello I have found an ancestor listed with an occupation of "Tilting Blanket Maker". I have two "Old Occupation" books neither of which have this occupation listed. I have done a "Google" search without success. Is anyone aware of the nature of a "Tilting Blanket". With thanks Anne Wiltshire smuggler@iinet.net.au Runaway Bay QLD Australia ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SFHG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message