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School: Kilmaine (B.)

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Kilmaine, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Mac Iagó
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0105, Page 254

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  1. Old Trades - Starch

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    Long ago people had to make their own starch. They got a fairly large potato. They washed it then they peeled the skin off it. When this was done they scooped it out with a blunt knife in the form of pulp. Then it was put into a saucer of water. When this was done the water was strained away. The liquid had a whitish colour. After a while it set it was ready for use.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Mac Donagh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Turin, Co. Mayo