What is a Heckler?

KateW · Post by **KateW** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:28 pm

Hi,

Could anyone tell me what a Heckler did? I think it may be connected to the yarn trade as the young ladies who had this occupation in 1861 in Aberdeen, were daughters of a 'winder of yarn' and a Dyer.

Thanks,
KateW

caljam371 · Post by **caljam371** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:35 pm

Did a search online and found:

"Heckler – Used “hackle” to separate course part of flax or hemp"

http://greisnet.com/needhist.nsf/weavin ... s!OpenPage

KateW · Post by **KateW** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:25 pm

Thanks,
There are some interesting job titles. At least they weren't strippers or hookers

KateW.

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:00 pm

Hi Kate

If theworkers were described by the tools they used for the job 'stripper' or 'hooker' would have applied quite well.

Russell

Post by **marilyn morning** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:01 pm

Hi KateW

Welcome to TalkingScot!

You may find this link helpful

http://talkingscot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4133

Regards
Marilyn

KateW · Post by **KateW** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:07 pm

Hi Marilyn and Russell,
Thanks for your replies. The link had some useful information about occupations.

KateW.