[1898 Limerick Tailors’ Strike]. Large format tailor’s noteb...

Hammer

€440

[1898 Limerick Tailors’ Strike]. Large format tailor’s notebook with details on work done, with prices ; also used for details on contributors to ‘Reserve or Striking Fund’ and ‘Levy for Dublin members who are striking against Sweating Systems.’ Rare and important. The Strike by Limerick Tailors in May 1898 was a significant event which lasted for six months. The strikers received strong support from local people but their campaign was aggressively opposed by their employers