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School: Cluain Fhiadh (C.), Carraig na Siúire (roll number 7772)

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Clonea, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Treasa Ní Cheallaigh
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  1. The Care of the Feet (continued)

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    Shoemakers long ago went around from house to house to measure people’s feet for their boots. After a few weeks the shoemaker returned with the new boots. Cobblers are still here mending shoes.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Agnes Kirby
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Knockaturnory, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Micheal Kirby
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    Knockaturnory, Co. Waterford