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School: Drogheda, Christian Bros. (roll number 16718)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Br. Ó Reachtabhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0679, Page 394

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    In Drogheda town there are about ten tailors. Most of these tailors are employed by the large Drapery shops. When a person requires a suit they can buy the material in the shop and have their suit made in the shop.
    Other tailors work in their own homes. If one wants a suit made he could bring the tweed to the tailor and he will make it. By these means he saves some money. Years ago tailors used
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Laytown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mrs Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Laytown, Co. Meath