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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0882, Page 117

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    Leghorn Hats - 28th April 1938
    Leghorn hats were made as follows, "Trawneens" these were long coarse piece of grass were picked and put in a 'shore' with just enough water to cover them. They were left there for an hour or so and then put in a sunny place to bleach. They were treated in this manner until they became white.
    The pieces of grass were then taken one by one and split in halves with a splitter. A number of plaits were made, five or six in each plait. These plaits were tied in bundes and sold to the women and they made them into hats. The plaits were sometimes sent to Waterford.
    From Miss Molly, 155 The Faythe, Wexford
    Eileen O'Donnell 137 The Faythe, Wexford
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen O Donell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Faythe, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Miss Molloy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Faythe, Co. Wexford