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Foreman at Blue works

Discussion in 'Occupations' started by CarolB08, Oct 23, 2019.

  1. CarolB08

    CarolB08 LostCousins Member

    I came across this today on a birth certificate as the occupation of the Father, a quick google comes up with Blue dye for whitening clothes, which is an odd thought but I can remember the little blue bags that you put in with your washing.
     

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    CarolB08, Oct 23, 2019
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  2. pjd

    pjd LostCousins Star

    Yes I remember those too!
     
    pjd, Oct 23, 2019
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  3. Helen7

    Helen7 LostCousins Superstar

    Weren't they called 'dolly blues'?
     
    Helen7, Oct 23, 2019
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  4. Heather

    Heather LostCousins Member

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    They were called dolly blues Helen, probably because they looked like little dollies.
     
    Heather, Oct 24, 2019
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  5. PhilGee

    PhilGee LostCousins Member

    .. or was it from the "washing dolly" used to wash the clothes?
     
    PhilGee, Oct 24, 2019
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