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bolt cutters / Kilmainham Jail, Feb 1921

Handle ends of a pair of bolt cutters which were prepared to assist in the escape of prisoners, including Ernie O'Malley, from Kilmainham Jail, 14 February 1921. These handles were cut off the bolt-cutters to simplify carrying them into the jail. Tabular handles were made to provide sufficient...

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