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18th century American 40" 2 harness loom. The mortise and tenon joints pinned by wedges are uncommon. The lamms are replacements. The dog for the cloth beam ratchet is missing. The purpose of the perforated shelf on top of the rear plate is not…

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.

Frame for tying the string heddles used in loom harnesses. The two flat laths are harness frames; the round rod, when pulled out, leaves a uniform loom or eye in each heddle. The T-posts are adjustable for different harness lengths.

Distaff replaced by bobbin rack with additional bobbin racks mounted on the top of the wheel

Distinctive features: new "ankle" on front leg, much worn treadle

Spreader has two pegs for treadles. Boxed in seat with not overhang. Trestle feet.

A Scottish wheel from Galashiels, used both as a pirn-winder and wool wheel. The turning handle, sit-down height and wide wheel rim are closer to the medieval than to the American wool wheels.

Spinning wheel; horizontal, spindle. Rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. Slanted wheel post fits through table. Drive wheel has ten spokes, and a flat rim, constructed in one piece. The drive wheel axle fits into the wheel post. Two…

Missing spindle assembly

Barn loom found in an attic in Greenfield, NH