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A7733-1
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- 1938-12-15 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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On December 15, 1938, Jeannette Best was photographed at her new loom recently installed at the family home at 2322 So. Tacoma Ave. Miss Best was born with "Little's Disease" that left her with both legs and one hand partially paralyzed. After learning to weave at Jason Lee Jr. High, Miss Best sought a loom that she could use to make a living by weaving. No such loom was available, so this "eight harness" loom was designed and built specifically for her use by hobbyists Curt Lochow and Art Lenning, who presented it to her in time for Christmas. Photograph ordered by the Tacoma Times. (Tacoma Times 12/21/1938, pg. 16) (filed with Argentum)
Best, Jeannette; Weaving--Tacoma--1930-1940; Looms;