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School: Leargán Buidhe (C.) (roll number 14289)

Location:
Larganboy East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire, Bean de Priondargás
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0110, Page 402

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    about an inch unspun and to this the next roll was attached. When all the wool was spun two or three threads were twisted together. the number depended on the purpose for which the wool was required. if it was to be made into blankets a thick thread was required, a finer one was prepared was weaving into flannel for quilts, petticoats, shirts, and socks were made from wool thus carded and spun and prepared in the home. A good knitter could knit a pair of socks in one night. they also knitted mittens - gloves without fingers, and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Katie Morley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Larganboy East, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Hopkins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Larganboy East, Co. Mayo