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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… chiefly employed in agricultural pursuits, and many of the females in making gloves for the manufacturers in Worcester. …
A History of the County of Stafford
… paper garlands hanging in the churches 'in memory of young females', although he was told that the custom was dying out. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… for silk crape has been some time established, and many females are employed in the making of lace and straw-plat; …