Frame, Heddle-making - 1959.1.105
Title
Frame, Heddle-making - 1959.1.105
Subject
Weaving equipment
Identifier
1959.1.105
Description
Frames on which to tie string heddles. The flat sticks are the bars which, with the heddles, form a harness. The frame is adjustable to allow for harness bars of different lengths. After all the heddles are tied, the round stick is pulled out of the heddle eyes. Only the T-shaped elements are original.
Dimensions
L: 15"
W: 2 1/2"
H: 15"
W: 2 1/2"
H: 15"
Materials
Wood: oak
Date of Manufacture
18th century (first half)
Geographic or Cultural Origin
American
Provenance
Samuel Dale Stevens Collection
Condition
Excellent. Only the T-shaped elements are original. Bench, legs, and dowel are reproductions (H.R. 1960) based on 1959.1.104. The two frame holders are oak.
Collection
Citation
“Frame, Heddle-making - 1959.1.105,” Marshfield School of Weaving - Textile Equipment Collection, accessed April 29, 2024, https://marshfieldschoolofweaving.omeka.net/items/show/22.