Not one of mine, but found this in passing... any ideas? She is 75 years old 6th one down...Ann Garritt..
Do you think it says Professional Rubler - found this occupation: RUBBLER A person who sorted the small stones in the quarries May be this place was near a quarry. Just a thought.
It is difficult to read but looks like professional robber to me. Good work if you can get it. Had a closer - looks like professional rubber.
It is RUBBER.... I wondered if it was a masseuse.. 75 years young in her case! Not very flattering and polishing stones would likely be for jewelry I would hope. Sorry...forgot the date when the darn thing didn't copy like I wanted it to! 1871..St. George, London 01/90/pg23 vessel:
Looking at the papers, there were professional rubbers everywhere right through the 19th century. A couple of adverts for said rubbers Surrey Comet 24th September 1859 Richard Hobden, Professional Rubber and proprietor, begs most respectfully to acquaint the nobility, gentry, and inhabitants of Kingston and its neighborhood, that he has taken the above Establishment, and trusts, by strict attention and punctuality, to merit and insure their support and patronage. R. H. also begs to state that he will still continue to attend Invalids - at their own residences, as heretofore - suffering from Chronic Rheumatism, Sciatica, Affections of the Spine, Muscular Contractions, Debility and Congestion, Paralysis, Sprains, and in all cases where friction and manipulation are beneficial. - Portable Baths sent out on the shortest notice; or let on hire. Brighton Gazette 10th September 1863 Medical rubbing and mesmerism. Mr Filtness has been extensively employed in the above remedial means for upwards of sixteen years, and begs to announce his method is totally different to those who call themselves professional rubbers, but know nothing whatever of the art of rubbing. Address No. 17, St. George's Street, Trafalgar Street, References of the most unquestionable character to noblemen, gentlemen, and medical practitioners.
Immediately I thought she might be a slubber, which is a favourite word of mine, but no... definitely 'rubber'.