Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tape loom
Object Number:
1941.1116
Date:
1750-1825
Medium:
Wood, pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/2 x 7 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 59.7 x 20 x 1 cm )
Marks:
carved: in handle: "LW"
Description:
Wooden tape loom with inlaid pewter designs and chip-carved and incised decorations; initials incised in handle above heart-shaped cutout; remnants of red stain.
Gallery Label:
Tape looms were used for weaving simple bands of cloth. Though they served a functional purpose, tape looms were also frequently objects of affection, made by hand and given to one's sweetheart.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
