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School: Mercy Convent, Granard (roll number 13846)

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Granard, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr. Conception
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0763, Page 236

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    with four very large empty thread spools fixed on by means of a large nail. A spool was attached to each corner of the box, and drawn by another child holding a strong cord.
    Toy guns were made from the bark of trees.
    Toy flutes were made from pieces of wood pointed with holes bored through.
    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
    Agnes Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Granard, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Greyhen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Granard, Co. Longford