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Loom

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This model loom was used at the Merton Abbey Works for the instruction of carpet weavers. The loom holds a small sample of work in progress.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood, with metal hinges, holding a sample of carpet weaving in progress
Brief description
Loom, wood with metal hinges holding a sample of carpet weaving in progress, made at Merton Abbey, late nineteenth century, England.
Physical description
Used at the Merton Abbey Works for the instruction of carpet weavers, the loom holds a small sample of work in progress.
Dimensions
  • Height: 68.0cm (Note: Measured by conservation)
  • Width: 59cm (Note: Measured by conservation)
  • Depth: 33cm (Note: Measured by conservation)
Style
Credit line
Given by William Morris
Object history
RP 12934/1893
Summary
This model loom was used at the Merton Abbey Works for the instruction of carpet weavers. The loom holds a small sample of work in progress.
Bibliographic reference
Parry, Linda, ed. William Morris. London: Philip Wilson Publishers Limited, 1996. 384 p., ill. ISBN 0856674419
Collection
Accession number
293-1893

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Record createdJanuary 13, 2004
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