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Photographic Print : Diagram of a Jacquard loom, 1838-1845. Creator: Unknown
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Diagram of a Jacquard loom, 1838-1845. Creator: Unknown
Diagram of a Jacquard loom, 1838-1845. French text: Explication de la mecanique a la Jacquard. Bascule ou levier aux fourchettes des quelles est enfilee une chaine fixee elle meme a la caisse de la presse a a. No. 2 coude en fer fixe par l'extremite superieure a une traverse du battant de la mecanique c, c, l'extremite inferieure se termine en bec, dans lequel la poulie no. 3 glisse quanad le levier fonctionne'. (Rough translation: Explanation of Jacquard mechanics. Rocker or lever on the forks of which a chain is threaded, itself fixed to the body of the press a a. No. 2 iron elbow fixed by the upper end to a crosspiece of the leaf of the mechanism c, c, the lower end ends in a knob, in which the pulley no. 3 slides when the lever operates). Illustration from "Cours de la Theorie concernant la Fabrication des Etoffes de Soie... eleve de J. B. La Serve", a work on the manufacture of silk
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Step back in time with Media Storehouse's exquisite range of Photographic Prints featuring this intriguing Diagram of a Jacquard Loom from 1838-1845. This rare and captivating image, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases the inner workings of the revolutionary textile machinery that transformed the textile industry. With French text explaining the mechanics of the loom, this print is a must-have for history buffs, textile enthusiasts, and anyone with an appreciation for the marvels of industrial innovation. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation about the past.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.2cm x 27.9cm (7.6" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This diagram depicts the intricate workings of a Jacquard loom, a groundbreaking textile machinery invention from the 1830s to 1840s. The Jacquard loom revolutionized the textile industry by enabling the production of complex patterns and designs in textiles, previously only achievable through the labor-intensive process of hand weaving. The diagram, originally from a French textbook titled "Cours de la Theorie concernant la Fabrication des Etoffes de Soie... eleve de J. B. La Serve," showcases the mechanics of the Jacquard loom with remarkable detail. The illustration highlights the rocker or lever (No. 2) that threads a chain, which is fixed to the body of the press (a a). The upper end of the iron elbow (No. 2) is connected to a crosspiece of the leaf of the mechanism (c, c), while the lower end terminates in a knob, in which the pulley (no. 3) slides when the lever operates. This diagram is an invaluable piece of industrial heritage, showcasing the intricacies of the Jacquard loom and its role in the textile industry during the 19th century. The monochrome, sepia-toned image adds to its historical charm, transporting us back to a time when textile manufacturing underwent a significant transformation, paving the way for the Industrial Revolution.
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