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Irish dancing costume collar, cuffs and shawl

"This is the collar, cuffs and shawl from the Irish dancing costume I had as a child. I have no idea where the dress went but I rescued these from home a few years before my mother died. My granny Maher crocheted the collar and cuffs and Mam made the shawl. They both embroidered the shawl and I remember them arguing over the stitches and colours. "

Submitted by: Mary O'Keeffe