Page from the Illustrated London News of November 1, 1862, with an illustration of the American flax gin developed by Sandford and Mallory, and a short description of its operation.
History of the development and introduction into the industry of the sewing machine, originally published by the Smithsonian Report in 1930. Author: Frederick Lewis Lewton.
Short description of the horizontal foot treadle weaving loom with shuttle, which was introduced into Europe in the 11th Century. From The Medieval Technology Pages.
Alternative view of the history of the cotton gin as an aspect of global history and an artifact of the industrial development of Southern USA. Author: Angela Lakwete.
Short history of the weaving loom, from the times of the hand weaving looms, until the inventions of the Industrial Revolution enabled the invention of the foot peddle loom in Japan from which the fully automatic shuttle loom was later developed. From the Yoshida Machinery Co., Ltd web site.
Short overview of the inventions in mechanised yarn spinning and cloth weaving during the Industrial Revolution which led to the development of the steam powered loom, and the disastrous effect it has had on the hand loom industry of India. From The Hindu newspaper.
Blog with multiple links to articles and information about inventors and inventions which determined the growth and industrial development of the textile industry, and were the start and driving force behind the Industrial Revolution.
Article from the February 1, 1916 issue of the Cotton Seed Oil Magazine, presenting a history of the cotton industry in Southern USA, and the invention and commercial development of the mechanical gin and cotton press.
Short article about the single heddle loom weaving technology of the Congo based Kuba people, including embroidery, applique, patchwork and dyeing techniques. Author: Ann E. Svenson.
Excerpts from an early 19th century autobiography, written by William Radcliffe, and dealing with the implications of the introduction of the power loom for the local textile industry. Edited by Mr. Paul Halsall for the Modern History Sourcebook.
Letter published in local newspapers by 1786 by textile mill workers in Leeds, United Kingdom, complaining about the effects of machines on the previously well-paid skilled workers. From the Modern History Sourcebook.