Many families had hand looms in their houses but some set up small weaving shops with a few looms and hired others. In the 1820s, weavers expected to produce three pieces of cloth per week for 2 shillings each.
Many households had hand looms in their homes, but some established small weaving establishments with a few looms and employed others. In the 1820s, weavers anticipated producing three pieces of cloth per week at two shillings each.