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Photographic Print : 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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Media ID 14864095
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Employment Industrial Action Industrial Revolution Inventor Machine Machinery Mechanisation Oxford Science Archive Sewing Machine Textile Industry Textile Worker Textiles Worker Sewing Thimonnier
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
"Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of Barthelemy Thimonnier, the 19th century French inventor who revolutionized the textile industry. Known for his groundbreaking invention of the first practical sewing machine, patented in Paris in 1830, Thimonnier's ingenuity paved the way for mass-produced clothing. This captivating image, taken around 1907, captures Thimonnier's enduring legacy. Add this historical print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office." - Heritage Images, Media Storehouse.
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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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