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67 teeth. Holes go all the way through. 3 teeth have been replaced. Wood on one side split and may be filled (long ago).

2 harness, 8" narrow fabric loom, American (characteristic of Shaker workmanship), early 19th century. A floor loom without treadles. The extremely fine metal reed is probably a later addition for weaving the silk fabric now on the…

Curved ends, fixed length. Two spiked sticks with ends curved, the narrow part of one stick pivoted in a slot in the other stick on a screw and steadied by a small wood thumb button also pivoted on a screw. Length could be altered by relocating…

A very ornately carved temple. Two spiked, iron-tipped sticks. Narrow part of one sliding into the wide part of the other. Desired length held by peg and an iron collar. Intricate carving on both sticks. 39 holes in larger piece, 29 holes in tongue…

Symmetrical, double-edged. Handle rounded and shaped to fit hand.

Straight. Blade double-edged and pointed. Very roughly shaped. Tag says "204 Ohio" by SDS

21", 2 harness. Long harness roller, twisted wire heddles, seat brackets (seat missing). The shedding motion depends on a long roller. The harnesses show an early example of twisted wire heddles.

ATHM records refer to this as "Loom, Slot and Hole, Knee".
Single slab. 13 holes, 12 slots closed at top, 8 3/4" long. Knee grips crudely whittled, shaping lower 7 1/2" into paddle. One side has initials P.T. and date 1773 scratch-carved on it.