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Loom weights

Scope note

Any of variously shaped objects usually made of stone, clay, or metal used in conjunction with a loom as a counterbalance.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000248042

Term used for

loomweights
weights, loom

Equivalent Terms used

loom weight
loom-weight

Created

12yrs ago

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