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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Nenagh

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Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Seanán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0535, Page 116

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    There are many tailors in the district namely:- Mr. P. Hanly, Cudville, Mr. T. Mac Donnell, St. Joseph's Park, Mr. Hegarty, Dublin Road, Mr. Ryan, Connolly St., Mr. Condon, Kenyon St., Mr. Starr, Mitchel St., Mr. Sheridan, and Mr. Noonan of Sarsfield St.
    When a new apprentice comes the tailors press a board across their legs and sit on it until they become flat. All tailors sit on the floor with their legs crossed when they are working.
    The implements that the tailor uses are, a needle and thread, a sewing machine, chalk, tape measure, ironing board, scissors. He uses a note book for taking
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Madeline Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Dublin Road, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr J. Flannery
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Lisbunny, Co. Tipperary