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The development of the treadle and frame system freed the weaver of the task of picking each warp (vertical) thread by hand. As a result, a weaver could produce large quantities of cloth in a relatively short time.

The early treadle and frame loom system is the basis of modern shed looms widely used by both hand weavers and industrial weavers. [SB] {WT}


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