Cotton Loom

This is part of a loom, made from two wooden pieces, joined by a number of reed slats. The loom was originally part of the Wellcome Historical Medical collection (accession number: 12880,8145), before being acquired by the British Museum at Stevens auction on the 16th of August, 1908, lot number 139.

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Further Information

  • Type: Production equipment
  • Object: Cotton Loom
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 270mm x 30mm [L][W][C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1954
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1954.23.3408

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