I am working with a collection of old looms and their documentation.
In the paperwork is an inventory that mentions a "dog loom" and an
"L.B. loom."  I cannot for the life of me figure out what these could be.
 
The looms are nothing unusual - just big old 19th c. barn looms.
 
I am familiar with the expression "dog and pawl" to describe the
ratchet brake system on looms, but this is such a common type of
brake that I can't imagine why anyone would focus on this feature to
distinguish a particular loom.  Regarding the "L.B.," none of the
looms had any initials or maker's marks that explain this entry.
 
Any help out there?
 
        Lorinda Gayle    [log in to unmask]