Good photo, this is a rigid heddle loom. A drawback to this device is abrasion on the threads. Short lengths of tape/weaving/cord/lace/bands whatever to call the smallwares, would be strong and possibly quite thick in proportion to their width.
Something else to think about, in the time period of the subject, 17th century, the threads would have been handspun, and for fineness, likely single ply. If linen, they could be 'dressed' with linen gel as a starch for strength in weaving on a loom; used undressed, or unstarched, firmly spun, for bobbin lace. To anyone who knows, are the tapes in question related to Venetian cord? On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 6:08 PM, Shelly <[email protected]> wrote: > I wonder if these were made on a tape loom. I had the opportunity to get > a photo of one at a historical site a few years ago : > http://www.flickr.com/photos/8617487@N08/3690979159/in/set- > 72157621006080174/ > It would make sense that it was made on a loom instead of by bobbins. > -- Bev in Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
