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School: Marlfield, Cluain Meala

Location:
Marlfield, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mary E. Skally
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0567, Page 221

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  1. Rag Doll Making

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    Rag dolls were made in sizes. I am here giving the making of a doll about a foot in height.
    About a quarter of a yard of stuff was used to make a rag doll. Old Irish people used red flannel also a small piece of white was needed.
    They cut out two pieces of cloth for the legs. Then they put one half of the stuff over the other.
    They sewed the two pieces of cloth together and turned them to the right side. The left leg was made in the same way and then stuffed them with very fine rags.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Beary
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary