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Framed Print : Scotch Carpet Loom, Glasgow 1843
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Scotch Carpet Loom, Glasgow 1843
A weaver sits at a hand-operated Scotch carpet loom at a Glasgow carpet factory. The pattern is created using Jacquard punched cards which travel across the top of the loom. Date: 1843
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1840s 1843 Carpet Created Glasgow Jacquard Loom Operated Punched Scotch Scots Sits Weaver
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of a weaver at work in a Glasgow carpet factory from 1843. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate process of hand-crafting Scotch carpets using a traditional Scotch carpet loom and Jacquard punched cards. Bring the rich history of textile manufacturing into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality framed print. A timeless piece of art that tells a story of industrial heritage and craftsmanship.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken in Glasgow, Scotland in 1843, offers a glimpse into the past of the Scottish textile industry during the 19th century. The image depicts a skilled weaver intently focused on his hand-operated Scotch carpet loom. The Scotch loom, a type of power loom that was popular in Scotland, was used to create intricate and detailed patterns in carpets. The weaver's deft movements are essential to the production process, as the patterns are not directly woven into the loom but rather created using Jacquard punched cards. These cards, which travel across the top of the loom, dictate the design and color sequence of the carpet being woven. The use of Jacquard cards revolutionized the textile industry, allowing for the mass production of complex patterns that were previously only achievable through hand-weaving. This innovation significantly increased the demand for carpets and contributed to the growth of the Scottish carpet industry. The image captures the dedication and craftsmanship required to operate the Scotch carpet loom. The weaver's intense concentration and the intricate machinery surrounding him highlight the intricacy and artistry involved in the creation of these beautiful carpets. The photograph is a testament to the rich textile heritage of Scotland and the important role that the Scotch carpet industry played in the country's economic and cultural development during the 1840s.
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