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The International Exhibition: Messrs. Henderson and Co.'s carpet power-loom, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: Messrs. Henderson and Co.'s carpet power-loom, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Henderson and Co.'s carpet power-loom, 1862. The power-loom exhibited by this firm is adapted for weaving either Jacquard, Brussels, or velvet-pile carpets. It comprises a new principle as well as several novelties in the arrangements of its parts, the inventions of Samuel Holdsworth, the mechanician...It is an improvement upon the looms hitherto in use, in regard to its rate of weaving and the simplicity of its construction. The looms in general use will produce, under ordinary circumstances, in the day of ten hours and a half, about twenty-five yards of best or 5-frames cloth, whereas this loom will produce about forty yards under similar conditions. It works on the "single-shed" principle, but its general arrangements are equally adapted to "double-shed, " and have already been so applied. As a double-shed loom it will produce about fifty yards of 3-frames cloth per day, the cloth produced being unsurpassed in quality...As these looms are exhibited at work they become, of necessity, great points of attraction, especially to the ladies, who have thus an opportunity of seeing how those beautiful fabrics are made in which they take so great an interest'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph showcases Messrs. Henderson and Co.'s power-loom, which was exhibited at The International Exhibition in 1862. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, but the description from the Illustrated London News provides valuable insights into this engineering marvel. The power-loom, an invention of Samuel Holdsworth, was a significant advancement in carpet weaving technology. It was designed to weave Jacquard, Brussels, or velvet-pile carpets, offering a new principle and novelties in its construction. Compared to the looms in common use at the time, this power-loom was more efficient, producing approximately forty yards of carpet per day under standard conditions, while older looms only managed about twenty-five yards of best or 5-frames cloth in the same timeframe. The loom operated on the single-shed principle but could also be adapted for double-shed arrangements. When used as a double-shed loom, it could produce around fifty yards of 3-frames cloth daily, which was unmatched in quality. The loom's intricate mechanisms and innovative design made it a major attraction during the exhibition, particularly for ladies who were fascinated by the process of creating beautiful carpets. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and technological advancements of the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that textile industries played in the industrial revolution and the continuous pursuit of progress in manufacturing processes.
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