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Place of Origin: Scandinavian
Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish painted folk art tape loom, also known as a heddle or band loom. It is a traditional tool used for weaving narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, straps, or decorat...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art
Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1814. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

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1810s Primitive Antique Scandinavian Primitives

Materials

Oak

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art
Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1818. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

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1810s Primitive Antique Scandinavian Primitives

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Decorated Mangle Board
18th Century Swedish Decorated Mangle Board

18th Century Swedish Decorated Mangle Board

Located in Kramfors, SE

Folk art mangle board from northern Sweden. This is a typical proposal gift to the would-be bride from the groom. If he had the skill the groom would make...

Category

Late 18th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Primitives

Materials

Pine

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish carved and painted tape loom, Denmark. Tape looms were historically used to weave narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, ribbons, and strap...

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Primitives

Materials

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