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

Hi Anne again, A tilt was a coarse heavy cloth with water resistant qualities made in blanket factories. Check the site www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org and see item 23, West End Blanket Factory. There are also a couple of good pictures of the blanket drying techniques. 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