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School: Mercy Convent, Granard (roll number 13846)

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Gránard, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Sr. Conception
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0763, Page 235

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    Home Made Toys
    2nd Feb; 1938
    Spinning tops were made from cast away thread spools.
    Rag dolls were made from pieces of cloth sewn together and stuffed with fine rags or shavings from wood.
    Balls were made from rolls of paper made into the shape, and tied with string.
    Leather balls were also made, and sewn together with fine cord.
    Go carts for children were made from small wooden boxes
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí sóisialta (~7)
        1. siamsaíocht agus caitheamh aimsire (~5,933)
          1. bréagáin (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Agnes Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Gránard, Co. an Longfoirt
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Greyhen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Gránard, Co. an Longfoirt