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School: Urbal (roll number 13874)

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Urbal, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Gerald Kelliher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0206, Page 530

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  1. Creel-Making

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    First, the man makes a frame with four rods (frame about 20" x 14"). The frame is laid on a level part of the field and fastened in the ground with four small "keepers". Then, he gets 18 long rods. Six rods are stuck on each side and three on each end. Next, he gets 18 long rods to put on the first ring. When those 18 rods are wafted we have the first ring. Next, the man gets 18 long rods and puts on a second ring. When that ring is wafted he gets 18 long rods and puts on the third ring. The creel is then high enough and the bottom can be turned. The "studs" in the bottom are turned, each one from the opposite direction. Fine rods are woven in the bottom, to leave it close enough. Then the creel is finished.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. basket-making (~471)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Cassidy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Largandill, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    James Farrelly
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Largandill, Co. Leitrim