The art of weaving, by hand and by power, with an introductory account of its rise and progress in ancient and modern times (1844)
Gilroy, Clinton G · New York, Baldwin · leaf 196
n suitable bear-ings, a flat board F, moving upon pivots at G G, one edge of whichis indented so as to resemble the teeth of a comb (see Fig. 82) fromwhich useful family utensil, no doubt, it has derived its name. Onthe side of this board, opposite to the teeth, is nailed a long arm orlever H (see… … ^ Gfl :sl The wire or chain J (see Fig 80) connects the arm H wnih thetreadle K, which treadle is distinct from those used for working the 1S2 BARREL LOOM. ground. Hence, when any shed is to be opened, the weaver pullsdown the corresponding lash, thereby drawing the knot cords at-tached to it.…
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