Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by material processed]
7. textile working equipment
8. [textile fabricating tools and equipment]
9. looms (textile tools)

Anotations

Scope note:

Devices, both mechanized and manual, used to weave geometric and regular pattern sequences at a rapid rate by utilizing a dobby mechanism to control the warp threads. Similar to, but distinct from, Jacquard looms, these floor looms comprise a series of lattices into which pegs are inserted to facilitate the lifting of heald shafts in accordance with pre-established patterns. While Jacquard looms lift individual warp threads, dobby looms incorporate dobby mechanisms to simultaneously lift shafts or sets of shafts.