The plain Hattersley Domestic Loom was specially developed for cottage or home use and designed to replace the wooden handloom; the Domestic is similar in construction to a power loom. It was introduced ca.1900 and the makers claimed that a speed of 160 picks per minute could be easily attained with from 2 to 8 shafts weaving a variety of fabrics.
The Hattersley Domestic Loom was specifically designed for domestic or home use, intended to replace wooden handlooms, and shares similarities in construction with power looms. It was introduced around 1900, and manufacturers claimed that speeds of up to 160 picks per minute could be achieved using 2 to 8 shafts to weave various fabrics.