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School: Marlfield, Cluain Meala

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Marlfield, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mary E. Skally
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0567, Page 223

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    was used for the back of the head.
    All ends of the arms and legs were sewn and drawn together.
    The face was painted with something black. The faces of these rag dolls were never perfectly made but still they looked pretty because the people always made pretty dresses for them.
    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)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Beary
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary