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School: Teampall Mhuire

Location:
Carbad Beg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Eithne, Bean Uí Mhaonghaille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0143, Page 422

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  1. How Frieze Was Made Long Ago

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    A pot of water was left beside the fire for such time as the water would be sour. Then they put log wood in to it to colour the water and coprice so that it would not fade afterwards.
    Then the wool was put into it and boiled on a slow fire for a few days. Then it was squeezed well until all the water was out of it. and washed well in cold water to take any loose dye out of it.
    After that it was carded and spun then it was sent to the weaver to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tessie Rogers
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rathbaun, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    John O' Hara
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Doonamona, Co. Mayo