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Fined £5

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Margaret

Margaret Report 20 Aug 2007 20:03

Hi I am trying to find some info about an acester of mine. He was a Hatter by trade and had his own business but in 1788 he was fined £5 for 'selling stuff hat not marked with price' Can anyone tell me more about this as I can't see why selling a hat without a price on it would have such a havey fine, or am I well out on this? Help Please. Margaret

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 20 Aug 2007 22:22

I don't know the answer to this but would be interested. I had a hatter back in 1820 and know very little about hatters (at the moment). Jill

Carol

Carol Report 20 Aug 2007 22:34

Just for interest look at www.hatworks.org.uk/ the UK's only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear They may be able to offer more info if you contact them. Carol