Loom, Carpet

Name/Title

Loom, Carpet

Entry/Object ID

1987.044.001 A,B

Description

(A) Loom w/wooden frame & metal gears. Three (3) rollers; 2 in front, 1 in back. Turned handle in center of beater bar. Bar has row of metal reeds 4 1/2" tightly spaced. Shaft has multiple wires attached. Back beam & Warp beam have cords attached. Most pegs are missing, some are replaced w/nails. "Weaver's Friend - Reed Mfg. Co., Springfield, Ohio" printed on both sides of frame (B) Small carpet sample - 27" x 18"

Use

Donor'a grandmother, Ida Mae Carlton Upham

Collection

Sewing

Made/Created

Date made

1885 - 1935

Notes

Date: 1885-1935 Made: Reed Mfg. Co., Springfield, OH

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Loom, Carpet

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

45 in

Width

52 in

Length

60 in

Material

Wood, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor