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School: Páirc an Éadain (Facefield)

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Facefield, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Mícheál Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0100, Page 186

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  1. Clothes Made Locally

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    There is but one tailor in this district and his name is Michael Borkin. He makes all the clothes in his own house and does not travel around.
    This tailor does not stock cloth but the people have to bring it to him. The cloth is not spun or woven around this district but it is manufactured in factories. Woolen cloths with some cotton mixed are used.
    Long ago tailors came to the houses making clothes and if any one dared to disturb them
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní hAllagáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinlough, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Halligan
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinlough, Co. Mayo