Fine Art Print : Woman using sewing machine patented by Elias Howe [c1878]
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Woman using sewing machine patented by Elias Howe [c1878]
Woman using sewing machine patented by Elias Howe. [c1878]. Howe, an American inventor (1819-1867), patented the first lock-stitch sewing machine in 1846. From Adams Illustrated Panorama of History. (c1878)
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Media ID 14864698
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Card Chromolithograph Elias Howe Innovation Innovator Invention Inventor Living Room Lock Machine Machinery Making Oxford Science Archive Parlour Patent Sewing Machine Stitch Elias Howe Metaphor Sewing
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of a woman skillfully operating a sewing machine patented by Elias Howe [c1878]. This vintage photograph, sourced from Heritage Images, transports us to an era of innovation and craftsmanship. Elias Howe, an American inventor born in 1819, revolutionized the textile industry with his invention of the first lock-stitch sewing machine in 1846. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to inspire creativity, celebrate the power of human ingenuity, and embellish your space with a touch of history.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 print captures a moment in history when innovation and technology intersected with the art of dressmaking. In this image, we see a woman skillfully using the sewing machine patented by Elias Howe around 1878. Howe, an American inventor renowned for his contributions to the textile industry, revolutionized garment production with his lock-stitch sewing machine invention in 1846. The photograph showcases a Victorian parlour where this remarkable circular machine takes center stage. The room exudes an air of prim and properness, reflecting the societal norms of the time. The chromolithograph brings vibrant colors to life, highlighting both the intricate details of the machinery and the lady's elegant attire. This image serves as a metaphor for progress and female empowerment during the 19th century. It symbolizes how women were breaking barriers by embracing new technologies that enabled them to create beautiful garments more efficiently than ever before. Through their mastery of this invention, they showcased their ingenuity and contributed to shaping fashion trends. As we admire this snapshot from history, it is important to recognize Elias Howe's significant role as an innovator whose work forever changed not only clothing production but also society itself. This print invites us into a world where science meets creativity—a testament to human ingenuity that continues to inspire generations even today.
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