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has been possible from written descriptions. A loom of the Talamanca Indians, of Costa Rica, with specimens of cloth is of interest. A loom from the Ainus of Japan is also of special interest in connection with the Indian loom, owning to certain distinguishing features in the device for spinning the warp for the passage of the shuttle.

A number of photographs of the Indian girl Wawah, engaged in the various operations of spinning preparing look and warp and weaving were taken and are used to illustrate the methods of work among the Zunis.