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School: Tuairín Chathail (C.) (roll number 11181)

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Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
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    was taken to the weaver and by him woven into cloth called "bandle" cloth. The fine linen was used for shirting. The coarse cloth made from the "small toe" was used for sheeting.
    Before being used, the bandle cloth was bleached by washing it in hot water, to which soft soap, and lime juice were added.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Sheehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs Denis Sheehan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    71
    Address
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry