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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