Model of a power loom

Made:
1880-1920 in United Kingdom
Model of an experimental power loom

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Model of an experimental power loom
Science Museum Group Collection
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Model of an experimental power loom. Two heddles, shuttles on wheels with weft contained in a sort of can. Take up motion by roughened metal rolled and large wooden roller for cloth beam.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1965.4
Materials:
metal (unknown), wood (unidentified) and cotton (textile)
Measurements:
overall: 635 mm x 715 mm x 385 mm,
type:
power loom model
credit:
University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology