Textile Industry Collection (#9)

The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. This loom combines many important improvements

G Ricordi e C Leopoldo Metlicovitz Copertoni ImpermeabiEttore Moretti
G. Ricordi e C, Leopoldo Metlicovitz, Copertoni Impermeabili - Ettore Moretti, Milano, paper, lithograph, part (two-part poster): height: 140.5 cm; width: 99 cm, monogrammed: in print lower left: LM

Illustration of Spinning Jenny

Walker's Mill on the Brandywine River

Autumn leaves cover railroad tracks at the DuPont Powder Mill

A breaker carding machine used in the cotton and textile industry. Carding is a technique used to disentangle, clean, and mix fibres such as cotton or wool

The Self-Acting Mule, one of the most important inventions in the textile industry of the 19th century as human assistance was not required, it could spin all types of yarns, fine as well as coarse

Saltaire Mills, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England in the 19th century, seen here from the north west near Shipley Green. From Great Engineers, published c.1890

Cylinder-printing a repeating pattern onto a roll of calico cloth. From The History of Progress in Great Britain, published 1866

View Ankara background walled city Angora center plan
View of Ankara, In the background the walled city of Ankara (Angora), in the center plan a landscape with on the left men on horseback, accompanied by (hunting) dogs and on the right a hunter

Allegory silk industry Amsterdam City Virgin
Allegory on the silk industry in Amsterdam, Allegory on the silk industry in Amsterdam: the City Virgin, flanked by Wisdom (Minerva) and Commerce (Mercury), receives bales of silk

Silkworm Syreeder title object Menselyk Bedryf
Silkworm The Syreeder (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), silk (material, textile industry), handicraft, craftsman at work, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching

Address card Jacob Roeters manufacturer gold
Address card of Jacob Roeters, manufacturer of gold, silver and silk fabrics and thread in Amsterdam. The address is framed with allegorical figures and industrial objects

Textiles With Vibrant Colors For Sale

Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 2 (verso), ca. 1532

Esemplario di lavori, August 1529. August 1529. Creator: NicoloZoppino
Esemplario di lavori, August 1529

Spitalfields silk weaving industry, Alma Road, Bethnal Green, London, 1909. Interior of a textile works showing revolving drums and a spreading out machine. A man is seated in the background

Love Conquered Fear, 1840. Michael Armstrong, adopted by a mill owner, embracing his brother Edward who is one of the ragged factory boys working amongst the spinning mules

Heckling hemp, 1866. Heckling is the process of combing hemp or flax to remove impurities prior to spinning. A print from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining

Bessbrook Mills and village, County Armagh, Ireland, c1880. The model village of Bessbrook was founded in 1845. It surrounded a large linen mill owned by the Richardsons, a Quaker family

The Old Manor-House, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, bithplace of Sir Titus Salt, c1880. Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876) discovered a method of blending alpaca wool with cotton and silk

Woman operating a power loom for weaving cotton, c1840. The model illustrated is that invented by Roberts (c1815-1820). Belting connecting to the drive shaft is shown at centre back of the picture

Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, 1904. Supervised by the Tsarina and the Dowager Empress, dressings and gowns are being produced to be sent to Russians wounded in the Russo-Japanese War

Exterior of The White Cloth Hall, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Exterior of The White Cloth Hall, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving from Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial

History of Textile Industry - Cotton Spinning Machine
Vintage engraving of a diagram of a Cotton Spinning Machine, Drawing and Roving Frames.1880

Silk production, wood engraving, published in 1877
Silk production. Five thousand year old Chinese craft tradition. Wood engraving, published in 1877

Daisy flower
Antique illustration of a daisy flower

Leonardos automatic bobbin winder
Leonardo sketch of an automatic bobbin winder with an exploded view to illustrate the component parts. The crankshaft rotates the bobbin and the connecting rod moves the bobbin back

Replica of a lacemakers condenser, light from a candle directed onto a section of embroidery

Replica of flyer spinning frame invented by Richard Arkwright, 18th century

Power Loom (Side View), 1836, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Power Loom (Front View), 1836, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Weaving by Power Looms, 1835, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Cotton manufacture, c1845. An adult hand with a boy assistant, forming cotton into laps so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts

The mill at Saltaire, c1880. Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876) discovered a method of blending alpaca wool with cotton and silk. He is best remembered as the builder of Saltaire Mill near Bradford

Arkwrights Spinning Jenny, 1769, 1769, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Ribbon Weaver at His Loom, 1747, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

A Silk-Spinning Mill, 1607, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

The Jute Mills of the Cia. Nacional de Tecidos de Juta, 1914. Fabrica Sant Anna, State of Sao Paulo. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Woman using a Spinning Jenny, c1880. The Spinning Jenny was invented by James Hargreaves (c1720-1778) in 1764. On his original machine

Finishing Roving Frame, by Platt, Brothers & Co. Oldham, 1874. Artist: GB Smith
Finishing Roving Frame, by Platt, Brothers & Co. Oldham, 1874. The Roving Frame winds spindles with thread. Platt Bros & Co manufactured textile machinery and by the end of the 19th century

Drawing Frame, by Platt, Brothers & Co. Oldham, 1874. Artist: GB Smith
Drawing Frame, by Platt, Brothers & Co. Oldham, 1874. Textile machinery, the drawing frame is located in the spinning process

Self-Acting Mule. Sharp & Roberts Principle, by P. MacGregor, Manchester, 1874. Artist: GB Smith
Self-Acting Mule.-Sharp & Roberts Principle, by P. MacGregor, Manchester, 1874. Richard Roberts (1789-1864) was a British patternmaker

Self Stripping Carding Engine, by Dobson and Barlow Bolton, 1874. Artist: GB Smith
Self Stripping Carding Engine, by Dobson and Barlow Bolton, 1874. A cotton spinning machine invented during the Industrial Revolution, the carding engine transformed raw cotton into cotton lap

Blackwell Hall, 1886. Lithographic print, W.Griggs Photo Litho Peckham London. From the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886

West View of Guildhall Chapel and Blackwell Hall, 1886. Lithographic print from the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886

Detail of Curtain, from Turkey, c1650. From The Connoisseur Volume 101. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1938]

The busy interior of a flourishing silk factory in Japan, 1907. The striking progress of industry in modern Japan. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A

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The textile industry is a vibrant tapestry of history, innovation, and artistry. From the humble beginnings of the first sewing machine in 1846 to the intricate designs woven on looms by skilled artisans, this industry has shaped our world in countless ways. In 1857, Ando Hiroshige captured the essence of textile production with his depiction of the Dye House at Konya-cho in Kanda. The vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship showcased here are a testament to the dedication and skill required to create beautiful fabrics. Another glimpse into this world can be seen in Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works circa 1884. Though its creator remains unknown, their work speaks volumes about the precision and attention to detail that went into every piece produced at these renowned works. Carpet weaving was also an integral part of this industry, as shown by Hammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works. The anonymous artist's portrayal transports us back to a time when handcrafted rugs adorned homes with their intricate patterns and luxurious textures. We cannot forget the role technology played in revolutionizing textile production. James Tingle's engraving depicts power looms on a cotton factory floor, showcasing how mechanization transformed manufacturing processes forever. Ando Hiroshige returns with Hatsune no Baba; Bakurocho circa 1857, offering yet another glimpse into Japan's rich textile heritage. This captivating artwork captures both tradition and progress as women weave delicate threads together on looms. Wool sorters were essential figures within this industry during c1880s - their expertise ensured only high-quality materials made it through for further processing. Their contribution cannot be overstated when considering woolen textiles' enduring popularity throughout history. Saltaire works from around 1880 showcases one of Britain's iconic mills where workers labored tirelessly to produce fine textiles that would adorn people's lives across continents. These grand establishments were hubs of creativity and industry, shaping the fabric of society.