School: Teampall Mhuire

Location:: Carbad Beg, Co. Mayo
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The Russet Gown and Apron Blue that People Wore Long Ago

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The Russet Gown the people wore long ago was called the [gobidin]. They made it from dyed flax yarn. it was also used for making inside and outside clothes for growing up girls and children. The part of the yarn that was left in the loom after the [gobidin] cloth was taken away is called the [fuadogs]. They used the [fuadogs] for sewing with. Boys wore this as dresses until they were seven years of age. Long ago the boys and girls used to have their hair cut bare.
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  clothing and accessories (~2,403)
Language

English
Informant
Mrs O' Hara
Gender

Female
Address

Breastagh, Co. Mayo

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