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Poster Print : Weaving shed fitted with Jacquard power looms, c1880
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Weaving shed fitted with Jacquard power looms, c1880
Weaving shed fitted with Jacquard power looms, c1880. French silk-weaver and inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard invented a loom which used a punched card system to weave complicated patterns in textiles. Swags of punched cards carrying the pattern being woven are at right and above each loom. Illustration published in Paris, c1880
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Media ID 14862953
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Weaving shed fitted with Jacquard power looms, c1880" by Joseph-Marie Jacquard. This vintage photograph, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases an intriguing weaving shed filled with Jacquard power looms. Jacquard, a French silk-weaver and inventor, revolutionized the textile industry with his invention of a loom that used a punched card system to weave intricate patterns. Bring the rich history of textile manufacturing into your home or office with this beautifully detailed and historically significant poster print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.5cm (11.9" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into the world of textile manufacturing during the industrial revolution. The image showcases a weaving shed fitted with Jacquard power looms, an innovation that revolutionized the industry. Joseph Marie Jacquard, a French silk-weaver and inventor, introduced these remarkable looms which utilized a punched card system to weave intricate patterns in textiles. In this scene, we see swags of punched cards hanging at right angles above each loom, carrying the pattern being woven. The sheer scale of this operation is evident as rows upon rows of power looms stretch out into the distance within this bustling factory setting. Men can be seen diligently working on their assigned machines, embodying both skill and dedication. The photograph not only captures an important moment in history but also symbolizes progress and mechanization. It highlights how technology transformed traditional craftsmanship by introducing automation into textile production. This breakthrough invention enabled mass production while maintaining intricate designs previously only achievable through manual labor. As we admire this snapshot from the past published in Paris around 1880, it serves as a reminder of human ingenuity and our constant pursuit for advancements in science and industry. Joseph-Marie Jacquard's legacy lives on through his groundbreaking contribution to weaving technology that forever changed the face of textile manufacturing worldwide.
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