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School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)

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Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 551

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  1. Toy-Making (continued)

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    Whimmir
    14. A whimmir is made with one button and it is put in on the thread and is wound up and then pulled in and out until it stops.
    Spinning Top
    15. Spinning tops, are made with around piece of wood and a pointed top on it a stud is then put up through the point.
    Rings
    16. Rings are made with silver paper it is to be made very fine and smooth.
    Necklaces and Bracelets
    17. Some Necklaces are made with buchlans and
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
          1. toys (~1,598)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Johnsbrook, Co. Meath