Weaving
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An encyclopedia entry defining weaving and describing the construction and operation of the common treadle loom, including lams (headles), treadles, lay or batten, breast bar, knee roll and yarn beam. It also explains the flying shuttle, its boxes and drivers, and how it lets one weaver work wide cloth. It ends with cross-references to the articles Cloth and Loom.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1828
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 2
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