Loom Picker Co. Biddeford, Maine, Manufacturers of Raw Hide and Leather Loom Pickers and Strapping,Including many varieties of Raw Hide Pickers never before made in this country, such as Scoops, Centre Scoops, Pressed Centres, Feathered Feet Bows, XL Bows, All of which are a superior substitute for the ordinary Bow Picker. Sole Manufacturers of the Parker Patent Drop Box Picker, Which is so constructed that the blow is against the edge of the hide forming the body of the Picker. These Pickers have no plug in the Shuttle Strike to be driven out or worked loose, and they are guaranteed not to break at the head. Also, Manufacturers of Loom Harnesses of Superior Quality. All Harnesses are made of the very best quality of twine and stock, and are carefully finished. They are guaranteed to possess all the requirements of a superior article. An Illustrated Catalogue giving a detailed description of our goods will be mailed on application.
Chas. Ashoff,manufacturer of Reeds and Heddles, And Dealer in Manufacturers’ Supplies, Nos. 191 and 193 Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Patent Jacquard Machines Applied to any Style or Make of Power Looms, for any Kind of Figured Goods. Single Lifts, Double Lifts, Raise and Drop Jacquards, Witch Motions (Dobby Machines), Single and Double-lift Heddle Machines. Jacquard Card-stamping Machines. Piano Steam-Power Card-Stamping Machine,For Jacquard Cards. The speed is completely at the will of the operator, and will punch as high as 170 strokes per minute. The capacity is about double that of a foot-power machine. Two cards can be stamped at once. Dobby Card-Punching Machine. This machine is built for punching Jacquard or Dobby Cards of the strongest pasteboard, punching the whole card at one revolution or stroke. After the keys are set, any number of duplicates can be punched. It is well constructed, simple, and a most effective machine. Piano Foot-Treading Card-Stamping Machine. I have lately reconstructed this machine, making it more compact by a novel and durable escapement of the rack. Jacquard Card-Lacing Machine. The only successful machine ever introduced for this purpose. Far superior to hand lacing for regularity and durability. Light-running, simple and durable. Can be operated by a small girl or boy. Will lace 800 to 2000 cards per hour. Thoroughly and satisfactorily tested. Weighs about 500 pounds. Machines now in operation and ready for the inspection of manufacturers. Machines placed on trial with responsible parties. W. P. Uhlinger, Nos. 14 to 36 Canal Street, Philadelphia, Pa. (Take red car on Third Street to Frankford Avenue and Canal Street.)