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Photo Mug : Barthelemy Thimonnier, 19th century French inventor, [1907]
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Barthelemy Thimonnier, 19th century French inventor, [1907]
Barthelemy Thimonnier, 19th century French inventor, [1907]. Thimmonier (1793-1857) patented the first sewing machine to be put into practical use, in Paris in 1830. He made 80 of the machines to produce army uniforms, but they were destroyed by tailors fearing for their jobs. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1 September 1907
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Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
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This print captures Barthelemy Thimonnier, a renowned 19th-century French inventor, in 1907. Thimonnier is best known for patenting the very first sewing machine that was put into practical use in Paris back in 1830. His groundbreaking invention revolutionized the textile industry and had the potential to transform the way clothes were made. In an attempt to showcase its capabilities, Thimonnier produced around 80 of these innovative machines specifically designed for manufacturing army uniforms. However, his progress faced significant opposition from traditional tailors who feared losing their livelihoods due to this mechanization breakthrough. As a result, all of Thimonnier's machines were destroyed by those resistant to change. The photograph offers a glimpse into the life and work of this visionary inventor during the height of industrialization. It portrays him as a distinguished gentleman with an air of determination and intellect about him. The image also hints at the gender dynamics prevalent during that era, as it features both male workers operating machinery and female employees engaged in textile work. This historical snapshot serves as a reminder of how innovation can be met with resistance but ultimately paves the way for progress. Barthelemy Thimonnier's contribution to science and industry remains invaluable even today, shaping our modern world through his pioneering efforts in mechanization within the textile industry.
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