Contributed by Sebago Historical Society
Description
This original attic loom came from the Wilbur McKinney Farm.
Women created fabric for garments, linens and rugs for the home using a loom such as this. They often spun yarns using the wool gathered from their own sheep herds.
About This Item
- Title: Attic loom, North Sebago, ca. 1850
- Creation Date: circa 1850
- Subject Date: circa 1850
- Location: Sebago, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Wood
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Looms
- McKinney, Wilbur--Homes and haunts--Maine--Sebago
- McKinney, Wilbur--Associated objects
- Weaving
- Textiles
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For more information about this item, contact:
Sebago Historical SocietyPO Box 59, Sebago, ME 04029
(207) 787-2489
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