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Jacquard power loom. In 1801 Joseph-Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) invented a method
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Jacquard power loom. In 1801 Joseph-Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) invented a method
Jacquard power loom. In 1801 Joseph-Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) invented a method of weaving intricate patterns which were encoded on punched cards. The swags of punched cards carrying the pattern for this early 20th century power operated loom are clearly visible
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1801 20th Cards Carrying Century Computer Early Industrial Invented Loom Mechanisation Memory Method Operated Patterns Power Revolution Textile Visible Weaving Encoded Intricate Jacquard Joseph Marie Punched Swags
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This print showcases the remarkable Jacquard power loom, a groundbreaking invention by Joseph-Marie Jacquard in 1801. Known for his contributions to the industrial revolution and mechanization of textile production, Jacquard's method revolutionized weaving with its intricate patterns encoded on punched cards. In this early 20th-century image, we are granted a glimpse into the inner workings of this power-operated loom. The swags of punched cards, meticulously arranged and carrying the pattern instructions, are clearly visible. These cards served as memory for the loom, guiding it to create complex designs that were previously unimaginable. The significance of this innovation cannot be overstated. By introducing a computer-like system before computers even existed, Jacquard paved the way for future advancements in technology and automation. His invention not only transformed the textile industry but also laid down foundations for modern computing systems. As we admire this photograph from Universal Images Group (UIG), let us appreciate Joseph-Marie Jacquard's ingenuity and foresight. Through his genius creation, he forever changed the landscape of weaving and set in motion a wave of progress that continues to shape our world today.
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