School: Ardnagrath (roll number 5963)
- Location:
- Ardnagragh, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: M. Ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh
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“1. Wooden ploughs were used here a long time ago...”
(continued from previous page)thing like this. These beds were placed against the walls. Side of bed next the wall being made of boards up as far as the "camp".
Dotted lines stand for boards on the inside next the wall.
( Sketch of "Camp" bed )
- covering of bed
- bed
- legs of bed
This covering was papered inside and outside. Hangings of white lace were nicely arranged on the outside of the "Camp" or covering.The bottom of bed was made of boards laid closely together. On these clean straw was placed, and on this a feather tick. In some cases wool was used instead of feathers.