Gilroy, Clinton G · New York, G. D. Baldwin · leaf 202
ed, upon 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… … gD The wire or chain J (see Fig 80) connects the arm H with thetreadle K, which treadle is distinct from those used for working the 182 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, between the…
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