School: Johnstown (roll number 877)

Location:
Johnstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Miss H.C. Hickie
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  1. On Xmas night my little sister got a doll from Santa Claus. She let it fall and broke it
    I made a rag doll for her like this.
    I got a piece of canvas, sewed it up and stuffed it with saw dust for a body.
    I got four long narrow strips and stuffed them for legs and arms. I made a round ball also of canvas and sawdust for a head.
    I stitched them in position. I then made a face eyes nose & mouth with brown paint.
    I made a dress for her& then my little sister had a cheap and lasting doll.
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