Show Rand Hand Looms Revived For Weaving Tweeds BROWNSTOWN PA In In an an an- ancient ancient ancient grist mill on Conestoga creek remodeled in a style typical of the period when it was built in 1855 a old centuries-old craft the craft the weaving of woolen fabrics on hand looms looms has has been revived The mill long a favorite subject of f artists has been remodeled by Walter Desager native Swiss and former woolen mill operator in Scot Scot- Scotland Scotland Scotland land and England Five looms all built by a Lan Lan- Lancaster Lancaster Lancaster caster carpenter from plans drawn by Desager are in operation in inthe the new plant Inexperienced men em em- employed employed employed as laborers were aught taught the trade by Desager Weaving of wool on hand looms instead of the usual electric driven I machinery is not for sentimental reasons Desager insists Although the old method is slow it produces a high quality fabric and allows for quick changes of style he adds Fabrics manufactured will be a type tweed used for mens men's and women's wear The interior of the remodeled mill features a Pennsylvania Dutch room designed for show purposes and for use of employees |