Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring a piece of historical innovation into your home or office with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This captivating image showcases a woman skillfully using a sewing machine patented by Elias Howe in the late 1800s. Elias Howe, an American inventor born in 1819, revolutionized textile production with the invention of the first lock-stitch sewing machine in 1846. This vintage photograph, sourced from Heritage Images, is a beautiful addition to any space, evoking a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the ingenuity of the past. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and celebrate the rich history of textile manufacturing.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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