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School: Lisselton (C.) (roll number 10536)

Location:
Lisselton, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Bheoláin
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    bundles, when the last of the tow is taken from it. Then it is spun in the linen wheel, and rolled on reels. And then it is made into hanks and put on a line until it is all done. Then it is boiled and washed and then it is put into wattles to bleach, when it is white enough it is brought into a house and put in winding blades and rolled into balls. Then it is put on warping pegs on the wall. It is then taken to the weaver to be made into cloth. The tow is for canvas and the flax is for linen.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. spinning and weaving (~482)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Ned Healy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Killomeerhoe, Co. Kerry