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Tompkins upright rotary knitting machine 1875
Tompkins American family company, showing upright rotary knitting machine. Date: 1875
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1875 Apparatus Circle Cotton Knitting Machinery Manufacturer Manufacturers Pulleys Rotary Technology Textile Textiles Tompkins Upright Weaving Worker Clotted
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Tompkins Upright Rotary Knitting Machine 1875 poster print from Media Storehouse. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Tompkins American family company's innovative knitting machine, which revolutionized the textile industry in 1875. Add historical charm to your workspace, classroom, or home decor with this intriguing, rights-managed print. Immerse yourself in the rich history of textile manufacturing while enjoying the timeless appeal of this captivating image."
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Estimated Product Size is 42.6cm x 30.6cm (16.8" x 12")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image from the 1870s takes us back in time to the inception of textile technology with a focus on the Tompkins Upright Rotary Knitting Machine, manufactured in the United States around 1875. The Tompkins Company, though not specifically identified in this photograph, was a pioneering force in textile machinery, revolutionizing the industry with their innovative designs. The machine depicted in this photograph is an Upright Rotary Knitting Machine, a significant departure from traditional flatbed knitting methods. The machine's upright design allowed for increased efficiency and flexibility, enabling the production of intricate and complex textile patterns. The rotary mechanism, a key feature of the Tompkins design, allowed for continuous knitting without the need for manual intervention, making it a game-changer in the textile world. The woman in the photograph is intently focused on her work, her hands poised to make adjustments to the clotted circle of cotton yarn as it passes through the machine. The intricate network of pulleys and gears surrounding her illustrate the intricacy and complexity of the machinery, a testament to the technological advancements of the time. This photograph offers a glimpse into the 19th century textile industry, a time when innovation and ingenuity paved the way for new technologies that would transform the way textiles were produced. The Tompkins Upright Rotary Knitting Machine stands as a symbol of the industrial revolution and the relentless pursuit of progress in the textile industry.
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