School: Cromadh (B.)
- Location:
- Croom, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Dáithí Ó Ceanntabhail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0507, Page 113
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“Sketch - actual size - of iron hay fork in use in this district from 80 to 100 years ago.”
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“Side view - actual size - of harness-maker's "crease".”
(a) Side view - actual size - of harness - maker's "crease".
(b) end used to finish traces that is to round off the edges of the stitched leathers.
(c) other end used to crease the edges of bridles and bridle reins. Notice that the two creasing "sockets" are not the same size. The smaller socket-on top in sketch (c) was used for creasing the edges of reins, and such fine straps. The larger slit or socket, which is much more worn than the other, was used for creasing heavier leather. The tool belongs to Mr. John Carmody, Harness maker, Croom, but belonged formerly to __ Hannon, Harness maker, also of Croom. Hannon who was(continues on next page)