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The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: Harrison's sizing-machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: Harrison's sizing-machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: Harrison's sizing-machine, 1862....one among the series of interesting machines exhibited by J. Harrison and Sons, of Blackburn. In this machine the yarn is passed from the warpers beams through boiling size and over drying-cylinders, after which it is wound on the weaver's beam ready for weaving in the loom, which converts the prepared cotton yarn into cotton cloth'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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1862 International Exhibition Cotton Cotton Industry Cultural Event Exposition Great London Exposition Industrial Revolution International Exhibition Of 1862 Machine Machinery Manufacturing Mechanisation Production Line Textile Industry Trade Fair World Fair Worlds Fair
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This print captures the Harrison's sizing-machine, a remarkable innovation showcased at The International Exhibition of 1862 in London. The exhibition, also known as the Great London Exposition, was a significant cultural event of the 19th century, showcasing the latest advancements in various industries, including the cotton industry. The Harrison's sizing-machine, exhibited by J. Harrison and Sons of Blackburn, was one among the series of interesting machines that drew the attention of visitors. In this machine, the cotton yarn is passed through boiling size and over drying-cylinders. After this process, the yarn is wound on the weaver's beam, ready for weaving in the loom. This machine marked an essential step in the mechanisation of the cotton industry during the Industrial Revolution, streamlining the production line and increasing efficiency. The print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1862, offers a glimpse into the technological advancements of the time. The machine, with its intricate mechanisms and complex design, represents the ingenuity and innovation of the British industrial sector during the 19th century. The print also serves as a reminder of the significant role that trade fairs and exhibitions played in promoting technological advancements and driving economic growth during this period. The Harrison's sizing-machine is a testament to the transformative impact of technology on the cotton industry during the 19th century, paving the way for the mass production of cotton cloth and contributing to the growth of the textile industry.
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