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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0977, Page 107

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  1. Candle-Making in Olden Times (continued)

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    leaving a small portion as a support.
    The candles were then diped in melted lard and when dry they were fit for use.
    A certain sort of candle-stick were made for rush candles.
    A large supply of rushes were needed to keep a house in light during the Winter.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
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    English