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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
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Bring the rich history of Glasgow's Scotch Carpet Loom industry to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. This beautifully designed mug showcases a captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online, featuring a weaver at work in a Glasgow factory, meticulously creating intricate carpet patterns using a hand-operated Scotch loom and Jacquard punched cards from the year 1843. Each sip from this high-quality mug is a journey back in time, making it a thoughtful and unique gift for history enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates the beauty of traditional craftsmanship.
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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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