Thesaurus Term/Concept: LOOMSHOP
Identifier | 71381 |
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Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | The room housing the looms in a domestic handloom weavers cottage. In general, wool loomshops were above the living quarters, whereas cotton loomshops were often below in a cellar, since the floor was usually kept damp to aid the weaving of the cotton. |