Gördelmakare...what is it please?

[Robin Pittman]

The term gördelmakare was used on my great grandmother's birth record to indicate her father's occupation. She was born in Gränna,  Jönköping in 1865.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks!!
Robin

[Judy Olson Baouab]

Hi Robin,
 
The occupation gördelmakare means girdler, maker of girdles.
 
Judy

[Eva Cumner]

Hi Robin,
 
From a dictionary for genealogists (Ordbok för släktforskare by Henrik Anderö) I read that:
Gördelmakare is a craftsman who makes belts and sometimes also the buckles, mainly brass, to go with the belts.
 
Regards, Eva

[Judy Olson Baouab]

Hi Eva,
 
It is interesting to read your much more detailed and helpful explanation. I had found mine in Swedish Genealogical Dictionary by Platsen Press.  
 
I had wondered about his occupation, but assumed he really did make foundation garments.  
 
I checked my Webster's Dictionary and apparently the meaning of girdle in this case is a belt, cord, sash, or the like, worn about the waist.
 
Thanks for clarifying this meaning. :-)
 
Judy

[Robin Pittman]

thanks to both of you!
Robin