Country Cloth Loom

This is a portable loom, used for weaving country cloth; a piece of half woven cloth can be seen in the loom. It is made of wood and cane, and came with a beater and two heddles with a spool of white cotton.

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Further Information

  • Type: Production equipment
  • Object: Country Cloth Loom
  • Materials: Textile, Wood
  • Culture Group: Mandingo
  • Dimensions: 450mm [L] x 285mm [W]
  • Production Date: Pre 1937
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: S. Andrews
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1937.607.1

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