Posted by Darrel Wieberdink on Saturday, 21 May 2005, at 4:57 p.m.:
I have a Union Custom Loom in very good condition currently set up in our home in Nebraska. It was last used by my parents in Wisconsin about 15 years ago. They were able to make over 100 keepsake rugs for our families and their friends. Unfortunately I have not had the time to take up this hobby, and we do not have room to keep it any longer. I am sure it is ready to pick up where they left off. I am interested in selling it to a good home on their behalf, though I am in the process of establishing a fair value. We also have several boxes of warp and material to sell with it.
In addition to inquiries and a fair price, I am looking for a bit more information about the loom. After a small amount of research, I believe it was manufactured by Union Loom Works, Inc. in Boonville, NY somewhere between 1918 and 1930. It appears that several models were produced. Of the larger looms, it appears that there were several Union Specials (36") produced, but the Custom looms (45")seem to be a bit more rare. That is about all I know at this point, so any inquiries, and/or help/info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!