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Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts
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Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts
Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods, dramatically increasing the amount of cotton that could be processed in a day and so revolutionising the American cotton growing industry. Equally important was his introduction of interchangeable parts, an innovation which led to the growth of mass production in the nineteenth century and the production of cheap goods. Engraving
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1793 American Amount Born Century Cotton Credited Fibre Goods Growing Growth Important Industrial Industry Innovation Introduction Invention Inventor Manufacturer Mass Massachusetts Nineteenth Parts Processed Production Revolution Seeds Separate Textile Cheap Dramatically Equally Increasing Seedpods Westborough Whitney
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This print showcases Eli Whitney, the renowned American inventor and manufacturer who left an indelible mark on history. Born in Westborough, Massachusetts in 1765, Whitney's contributions to industrial innovation are immeasurable. His most notable invention was the cotton gin, created in 1793. This groundbreaking device revolutionized the American cotton growing industry by efficiently separating cotton fiber from seeds and seedpods. The impact of this invention cannot be overstated as it dramatically increased the amount of cotton that could be processed in a single day. However, Whitney's influence extended far beyond just the textile industry. He introduced interchangeable parts to manufacturing processes, a visionary concept that would shape mass production throughout the nineteenth century and beyond. This innovation paved the way for efficient and cost-effective production of goods on a large scale. The engraving captured in this print beautifully encapsulates Whitney's legacy as an inventive genius whose ideas transformed entire industries. It serves as a reminder of his pivotal role in shaping America's industrial landscape during a time of immense growth and progress.
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