A Dictionary of Occupational Terms Based on the Classification of Occupations used in the Census of Population, 1921.
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ORDER XV.—WORKERS IN WOOD AND FURNITURE

Sub-order 2.—Other Workers

508.—Other Skilled Workers



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coffin trimmer
cuts padding and satin to shape and lines inside of coffin; nails lining in with tacks and trims edges with gimp or frilling; usually done by coffin finisher (498) q.v.
cushion maker
levels, stitches, runs in cord, braid, etc., and ties down chair cushion cases which have previously been filled with wool, hair or other padding.

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From: A Dictionary of Occupational Terms Based on the Classification of Occupations used in the Census of Population, 1921,
Ministry of Labour, 1927. Digitised by Peter Christian, August, 2016.   This text is in the Public Domain.