Brummie On Exmoor
master brummie
I have a relative, a young woman, described in the 1881 Census, as a Black Ornament Maker. She had previously been a Button Worker. I have Googled this and found an entry on Rootsweb suggesting that it is Blacksmithing. Clearly, it is not! There are also some links to wills, directories etc, making it clear that there was a small trade in this in Victorian Brum. I suspect that it is related to the Jewellery and Button trades, and may have involved making mourning jewellery or trinkets, given the love of black clothing and adornments in mid Victorian England. However, any more definitive explanation would be gratefully received.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.