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School: Walshestown (roll number 3245)

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Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 413

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  1. The Care of the Feet

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    Some few years ago clogs were worn by all workers, both men and women. Some people wear them at the present time when there is snow on the ground or when the lands are flooded after rain. They are reckoned to be good for the health as the soles being made of wood are firm and dry.
    The only objection to them now is the noise they make when one is walking. In nearly locality there was a man who made clogs.
    I don't know that leather was ever made in this district, the nearest tan yard was Mullingar.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Hanley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Irishtown, Co. Westmeath