AVL Compu-Dobby Workshop Loom, 2015
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Dobby looms combine handcraft with advanced technology. This loom's dobby -- the mechanism that creates the weaving pattern -- is controlled by an attached computer running a weaving software program. It is a small, portable loom, designed to break down easily for travel to and from weaving workshops. Products might include narrow textiles such as scarves or table runners.
Dobby looms combine handcraft with advanced technology. This loom's dobby -- the mechanism that creates the weaving pattern -- is controlled by an attached computer running a weaving software program. It is a small, portable loom, designed to break down easily for travel to and from weaving workshops. Products might include narrow textiles such as scarves or table runners.
Artifact
Dobby loom
Date Made
2015
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Weaving Shop (Cotton Gin Mill)
Object ID
2018.128.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Christine B. Jeryan.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Plastic
Color
Light brown
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 43.5 in
Width: 38 in
Length: 39.5 in
Inscriptions
plaque on front: AVL / AVL LOOMS / [...] Chico, CA 95928 / 03413 / Made in USA plaque on proper left side: AVL / AVL Looms / Compu-Dobby (R) / www.avlusa.com / [...] / All rights reserved AVL Looms, Inc./ Compu-Dobby is a registered trademark of AVL Looms, Inc. / Made in the USA / Caution: Be sure to disconnect power completely before installing or removing your AVL Compu-Dobby (R). The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord.
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