Summary
Wooden hand-operated floor loom dating from circa 1900-1920. Used in Geelong, Victoria, to support the rehabilitation of returned soldiers after World War I. The soldiers wove 'RSL tweed' which was sold for 3/6 a yard. The business grew into a commercial woollen mill in Geelong. The loom and equipment was later purchased by donor who repaired and used it in Ringwood until 1990.
Physical Description
Wooden hand-operated loom standing on four straight legs. It has a high upright with string pulleys to operate the heddles. The breast beam is heavily discoloured suggesting extensive use. The remnants of string wound around the front cloth roller.
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References
Advertising. (1922, May 6). Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950), p. 7. Retrieved May 20, 2015, from [Link 1]
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, Rehabilitation, Handcrafts, Military History, War Veterans