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18th Century reproduction Bible box

Jan 13, 2009

18th C. reproduction Bible box

18th Century candle box

Nov 10, 2008

In the 18th Century, the candle box was used for storing candles.

18th Century tilt-top (elliptical) candlestand

Nov 10, 2008

This 18th Century tilt-top candlestand has an elliptical top.  In order to save space, the candlestand's top could be tilted and and the entire piece moved against the wall. 

18th Century campaign chair

Nov 10, 2008
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The hallmark of British campaign furniture was portability; therefore, the furniture taken on a war campaign either folded flat or broke down.  With 14 hinges, this chair folds flat.

18th Century tape loom

Nov 10, 2008
4 comments

In the 18th Century, this type of loom was used to weave narrow bands of cloth - called "tapes."  Tapes were used for straps, trim, ties, etc.


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Re: 18th Century tape loom

One of my tape looms and the plans for building it were featured in the 2009 Christmas issue of Early American Life, which was on news stands until Jan. 1, 2010. You can go to the Early American Life website and purchase the magazine as a back issue. Make sure you order the Christmas 2009 issue; not the December 2009 issue. (They are two separate issues.)

http://ealonline.com/subscriptions/issues.php This link takes you to the different issues that are available for sale on the website.

http://ealonline.com/editorial/toc.php?id=0911 This link shows you the articles in the particular issue that you need.

http://ealonline.com/sources/0911/tape_loom.php This link takes you to corrections/clarifications in the instructions for building the tape loom. It also has links for weaving on the tape loom and some photos of tapes that were woven by my wife on one of my tape looms.

Let us know if you have any other questions. Good luck!

posted: 10:06 pm on June 14th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: 1st five "issues" of The Missing Shop Manual series

If they are like your other issues, they will be well worth having as a resorce.

posted: 5:42 pm on August 3rd  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: 1st five "issues" of The Missing Shop Manual series

If they are like your other issues, they will be well worth having as a resorce.

posted: 5:41 pm on August 3rd  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: 1st five "issues" of The Missing Shop Manual series

If they are like your other issues, they will be well worth having as a resorce.

posted: 5:41 pm on August 3rd