Name/Title
LoomEntry/Object ID
565Description
Loom. Material: wood, textile. Size: 58" W. x 83 1/2" L. x 73" H. Description: pine frame; tall, sturdy and free-standing; contains hanging beater, treadles, ratchet wheels, etc.; loom equipment sits on four-legged base; cotton strips are in place showing the weaving process.Context
This loom was built by Lars Hokanson in the early 1860s. It was first used to weave cloth and later carpets and rugs. Hokanson was a member of the Vista Community, a rural Swedish settlement in Otisco Township. The grandchildren of Lars Hokanson donated the loom to WCHS. they are tall, sturdy looking and mostly wood. The wood is a light colored pine and birch, made with outstanding craftsmanship and finish. You readily notice that there are very few metal parts and the frame is assembled with wooden wedges. It has a hanging beater, treadles attached in the rear, and large ratchet wheels for turning the beams. It is convertible from counterbalance to countermarch. The tie ups and heddlesCataloged By
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
LoomNomenclature Sub-Class
Textile Manufacturing EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsCreate Date
May 2, 2007Update Date
November 21, 2024
