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School: Cormeen (roll number 16132)

Location:
Cormeen, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian T. Ó Dubhláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0707, Page 369

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    There is a tailor named Montgomery living in our district. He works at his own house. When he cuts out the clothes he fits them on the person he's making them for so as to have them the right size. He has a private house, and has men working for him in it. He has all kinds of cloth in his shop. He uses a sewing machine and a large scissors for working. He uses a square for measuring the shoulders and back. He has a large timble with no bottom
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Gargan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cormeen, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mick Gargan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cormeen, Co. Meath