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SKINNER CATALOG: An early 19th century hand tape loom, in maple, for weaving braid for straw bonnets. From the old Ball farm at the top of Cold Hill, Granby, Massachusetts.
The loom is for use on a table and consists of a flat board, 18 1/8" x 4 7/8", on which are mounted, with mortise and through tenon construction, three sets of uprights; the front and back supporting two rolls, the one off center, so that as it is turned it pushes against the other to hold the woven tape and the warp firmly; the middle one supporting the two harnesses, each with four wire eyes. The front and back uprights are connected by a wrought and threaded iron rod and handle nut, by which the uprights are drawn against the rolls to prevent their turning too freely and allowing the yarn to slip. The harnesses are operated by two small treadles, much like a foot loom, except that these are worked by the hands. The lay, with nailed cap, has six vertical wires set eight to the inch, providing the necessary eight dents.
The loom has been started up with modern rough linen warp and hand spun, dark blue wool yarn.
"Cat. 1/28/1937"
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