I am researching a family tree and this occupation has come up. I can't seem to find out what it is though. Any idea's ?
2007-03-03 01:17:46 · 3 answers · asked by teepot 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
A tambourer is a person who sews embroidery for a living. A tambour is the name of the frame used to keep the material taut during sewing.
2007-03-03 01:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im very sorry to inform you but a Tambourer is an old name for a Pauper!
I will attept to get more information or a link for you
Hope this helps
http://www.tnais.com/rc/ac_1778.html
Bottom of page look for year 1861
2007-03-03 09:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by Chris W 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
tambourer is an embroiderer using hoops to hold the cloth.it is an old occupation of scotland
2007-03-03 09:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋