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School: Banahoe

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Banagher, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
A. Mac an Bháird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0978, Page 104

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    A. This works on the same principle as a pliers or nippers. When open, the rush is inserted. The weight of B. keeps the rush firm.
    B. It served to hold the resin (or rosin) candle, which preceded the wax and tallow candles.
    C. This spike was fixed in a stout wooden stick which was fastened to a flat block of wood at the ground.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    A. Mac an Bháird
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir