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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 03_043

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    tailor makes what ever garment the person tells him to make. The cloth is woven and spun before the tailors buy it.
    The types of cloth that are usually worn are Navy, serge, tweed, pen stripe, and woollen. Most tailors are lame and that is why they take up tailoring business.
    When a tailor is working he uses a machine, a scissors, a measur(n)ing tape and a thimble. Socks and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo