Loom, Hand: Jiffy-Loom

Object/Artifact

Goulbourn Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

NN0320.1-4

Description

1. The cardboard box is a cream colour along with dark blue. There are multiple images of patterns on the front as well as an image of the Jiffy Loom itself below them. The cardboard box is covered in writing on all sides. The front reads "Jiffy-Loom For Hand Weaving Dresses - Coats - Scarfs - Berets - Sweaters - Afghans - Bedspreads ETC." 2. Small semi rectangular threading device. One end is slightly pointed in order to slip through fabric. The other end is a loop to allow thread to pass through. The steel is a light grey colour. 3. The manual and pattern guide for the Jiffy-Loom. The front page reads "The New Jiffy-Loom With "Adjusta-Bar." 4. The Jiffy-Loom is a square shaped wooden frame with what looks like teeth coming up at all points along the edge. The design is meant to allow thread to be weaved through to create complex patterns.

Context

Object is an example of a Jiffy Loom from the 1930s.

Collection

Artefact Collection: No Number (NN)

Made/Created

Date made

1930

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Loom, Hand

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Loom

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Textile Manufacturing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

12 cm

Width

14.5 cm

Depth

2.7 cm

Dimension Notes

Horizontal 2. 15.5cm x 0.3cm x 0.2cm 3. 11.5 cm x 10.5cm x 0.1cm 4. 12.5cm x 12.5cm x 2.5cm

Material

wood - bois, steel, paper - papier, paper, cardboard