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Early 19th century four-post, 4-shaft, counterbalance loom Diane used for her apprenticeship.

Loom at James House in Hampton, New Hampshire (USA). A large, 4-shaft counterbalance floor loom. The house was built by a weaver, Benjamin James, in 1723. The loom is came from another site and so is not original to the house, but it is in the style that was in use in New England at that time.

Nadeau Hand-Skill loom, Model 15-N, 4 shaft, an all-aluminum tabletop loom popular in the 1950s. The loom is overall rectangular in shape, with the longer sides parallel to the surface of the table. The wheel and dobby are attached to the top of the castle.

Mark on Silent Speed Loom
The Guildcraft Silent Speed-Loom
(unclear text)
Designed and Produced by
The Guild of All Arts
Scarborough, Ontariao
Canada

Silent speed looms from brochure.
Image of a woman, seated, weaving on a loom.
Text:
–In Every Home And–
The Guildcraft Silent Speed Looms
12″ model
Weaves 12″ x 54″, $14.50. Extension Increases Length to 72″, $1.95.
16″ Model
Weaves 16″ x 66″, $18.50
Extension Increases Length to 84″, $2.25
The Fastest and Simplest Hand Looms Known
(Silent Speed Looms, 1937)

Front view of a fly-shuttle rocker-beater loom. A large, 4-shaft jack loom, warped, with some weaving on it.

1899 Tioga County [PA] directory listing.
Text: Delmar Township Directory 121
Frank K. Ogden
Wellsboro, Tioga CO., PA.
Weaving!
Rag Carpets and Rugs, Wollen Blankets and Sheeting-and Manufacturer of Horse Blankets and Breast Shileds to Order. Designs of Carpets and Rugs Furnished as Reasonable Rates.
R. [5?]4, Near Corporation Line.

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Hand Looms Supp 2017 Order Form

The cover of a Guildcraft-Thackeray Looms Brochure from The Guild of All Arts, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, from around 1938.