Jacquard Collection

An engraving depicting a Scotch carpet loom - unpowered. The jacquard punched cards can be seen above the weaver's
5311423 An engraving depicting a Scotch carpet loom - unpowered. The jacquard punched cards can be seen above the weaver's head

Jacquard loom, with swags of punched cards from which pattern was woven. Engraving published Paris, 1876
530842 Jacquard loom, with swags of punched cards from which pattern was woven. Engraving published Paris, 1876; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Punched cards for the operation of a Jacquard loom
5312182 Punched cards for the operation of a Jacquard loom; (add.info.: Punched cards coded with weaving pattern for the operation of a Jacquard loom; 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A power-operated Jacquard loom, 1850
3479653 A power-operated Jacquard loom, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a power-operated Jacquard loom used in the manufacturing of textiles)

Scotch carpet loom, 1843
3479219 Scotch carpet loom, 1843; (add.info.: Scotch carpet loom, Unpowered. The jacquard punched cards can be seen above the weavers head. London, August 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Jacquard coverlet. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Jacquard coverlet

Jacquard Coverlet, 1935/1942. Creator: Paul Kelly
Jacquard Coverlet, 1935/1942

Coverlet, Bucks County, 1825/35. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Bucks County, 1825/35

Coverlet, Virginia, c. 1825. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Virginia, c. 1825

Coverlet, United States, 1850/1900. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, United States, 1850/1900

Coverlet, United States, 1870/76. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, United States, 1870/76

Coverlet, Ohio, 1840-45. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Ohio, 1840-45

Coverlet, Ohio, 1846. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Ohio, 1846

Coverlet, Ohio, 1840/45. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Ohio, 1840/45

Coverlet, Indiana, 1842. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Indiana, 1842

Coverlet, Pennsylvania, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Pennsylvania, 1849

Coverlet, Pennsylvania, 1848. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Pennsylvania, 1848

Carpet Strip, United States, 1870/1900. Creator: Unknown
Carpet Strip, United States, 1870/1900

Coverlet, Pennsylvania, 1846. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Pennsylvania, 1846

Carpet Strip, United States, 1870/1900. Creator: Unknown
Carpet Strip, United States, 1870/1900

Coverlet, United States, 1820/25. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, United States, 1820/25

Coverlet, United States, c. 1845. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, United States, c. 1845

Square Shawl (Turnover), Paisley, 1801/50. Creator: Unknown
Square Shawl (Turnover), Paisley, 1801/50

Panel, France, c. 1900. Creator: Rene Beauclair
Panel, France, c. 1900

Picture, Germany, after 1827. Creator: Unknown
Picture, Germany, after 1827

Body piece. Creator: Unknown
Body piece. Additional Info: Small bodice for girl, of half-woollen fabric, intended as upholstery fabric, jacquard tissue with green-yellow cotton warp that forms the satin bottom

Coverlet, New York, 1855. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, New York, 1855

Sweden, Southeast Sweden, Norrkoping, former mill town, jacquard machine keyboard, early computer

Linen manufacture, Jacquard loom Date: late 19th century

Jacquard Looms, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Jacquard loom in a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

Jacquard Coverlet, c. 1938. Creator: Eva Wilson
Jacquard Coverlet, c. 1938

Jacquard Coverlet (Detail), c. 1941. Creator: Alois E. Ulrich
Jacquard Coverlet (Detail), c. 1941

Long Shawl, France, 1825 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Long Shawl, France, 1825/75

Panel, Lyon, 1850 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Lyon, 1850/70

Square Shawl, France, 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Square Shawl, France, 1870s

Long Shawl, Norwich, 1820 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Long Shawl, Norwich, 1820/25

Ribbon, France, c. 1870. Creator: Unknown
Ribbon, France, c. 1870

Coverlet, New York, 1850 / 55. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, New York, 1850/55

Coverlet, New York, c. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, New York, c. 1850

Coverlet, New York, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, New York, 1850

Coverlet, New York, 1840 / 45. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, New York, 1840/45

Coverlet, New York, 1840 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, New York, 1840/50

Coverlet, New York, 1854. Creator: Ira Hadsell
Coverlet, New York, 1854

Coverlet, Pennsylvania, 1868. Creator: Ephraim Hausman
Coverlet, Pennsylvania, 1868

Coverlet, United States, 1841. Creator: Charlotte Purchase Thornton
Coverlet, United States, 1841. Attributed to Charlotte Purchase Thornton

Coverlet, New York, 1850. Creator: Charlotte Purchase Thornton
Coverlet, New York, 1850. Attributed to Charlotte Purchase Thornton

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"Unraveling the Intricate Threads of Jacquard: A Journey through Linen Manufacture and Victorian Elegance" Step into the world of jacquard, a captivating textile technique that revolutionized linen manufacture during the Victorian period. At its heart lies the ingenious Jacquard loom, which brought intricate patterns to life with remarkable precision. In bustling woollen mills in Bradford, England, the rhythmic clatter looms echoed as they wove their magic. These machines transformed simple threads into exquisite fabrics, showcasing an array of mesmerizing designs. The coverlet from New York in 1855 stands as a testament to this artistry - its creator unknown but its beauty undeniable. The mastermind behind this innovation was Joseph-Marie Jacquard himself, whose ingenuity birthed a new era in textile production. His invention allowed weavers to control each individual thread using punched cards on a revolutionary machine keyboard in Norrkoping, Sweden - once a thriving mill town. Jacquard's legacy lives on through stunning creations like Eva Wilson's enchanting Jacquard Coverlet from 1938 and Alois E. Ulrich's intricately detailed masterpiece from 1941. These timeless pieces showcase the versatility and enduring allure textiles. Travel back further in time to France during the early 19th century and behold a long shawl adorned with delicate motifs - an exquisite example craftsmanship at its finest. Lyon reveals another marvel with a panel dating back to mid-19th century; it tells stories woven within every stitch. Finally, immerse yourself in French elegance with a square shawl from the vibrant 1870s - an embodiment of grace and sophistication created by skilled hands lost to history. From linen manufacture to grand tapestries adorning noble halls, jacquards have left an indelible mark on our sartorial heritage.