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School: Carrickaslane (roll number 365)

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Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Mary Greer
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0943, Page 216

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    Long ago, the people bought Resin to make candles they put it in a pot, and melted it. Then they cut the calico into the length needed. Then when the Resin is melted the calico is dipped in it then it is rolled and put into a round shape on a board.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Belle Livingston
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Occupation
    Farmer's daughter
    Address
    Corrintra, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Samuel Livingston
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Corrintra, Co. Monaghan