School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0838, Page 139

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    and pin the small one on to the big one putting in eyes and a nose and a mouth. Use two pins for his legs.
    To make the horse, fix the other smallone on to the other big one sticking on ears cut out of paper, using four pins for his legs and a few strands of wool for his tail.
    To make a pair of dolls shoes you need two acorns one for each shoe. Cut off the top part lengthwise leaving a little bit in front for the toe - cap. Remove the inside, gum a little bow of silk on the front.
    To make an acorn solitaire you need nine acorn cups and the lid of a card - board box. Cut out nine holes in the piece
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gwen Atkinson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Monavea, Co. Laois
    Informant
    John Atkinson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Monavea, Co. Laois