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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

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Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 12_021

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  1. Care of the Feet

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    22-"6-'38.
    Care of the Feet
    People long ago used not wear shoes. The people did not wear shoes until their feet were full grown, about 19 or 20 years. The children now a days do not wear shoes in Summer. I know a man that never wore shoes Winter or Summer. They were baought to the blacksmith and their foot would be measured and then it would
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Killelea
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Torpan More, Co. Roscommon