Old ireland

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Here's to Old Ireland #sheetmusic #ireland #1921

Old Ireland in Color, an Irish Instagram page that brings color to old black and white photographs in Irish history, has produced a new book that rocketed to the top of the Irish bestseller list last month and tells the story of Irish history like never before.

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turf, Ireland

Pinafores were a very commom garment worn at Irish schools during the 19th century and early-20th centuries. This was common in many European and American schools. Girls in many countries, including Ireland wore them. We also see boys at some pre-schools wearing them in various countries. We note Irish boys wearing dresses to school in the 19th and early-20 centuries. Pre-schools werenot, however, very common until well into the 20th century. This was esoeciallybthe casein poor…