Machines for silk manufacture, 18th century
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Machines for silk manufacture, 18th century
Machines for silk manufacture, 18th century.. Machines for silk manufacture- reeling, winding, throwsting, doubling and warping, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J. Farey from Abraham Rees -Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary, - London, 1816
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This copperplate engraving, created by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J. Farey, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate world of 18th century silk manufacture. The image showcases a series of machines specifically designed for various stages of silk production, including reeling, winding, throwsting, doubling, and warping. Reeling machines, depicted at the bottom left of the print, were used to unwind raw silk from cocoons. The silk was then wound onto spools using winding machines, which can be seen in the center of the image. The throwster's machine, located to the right of the winding machines, was used to throw the silk threads over a series of rollers to ensure an even thickness. The doubling machine, located at the top of the image, was used to twist two or more threads together to create a stronger and smoother thread. Lastly, the warping machine, located at the top right, was used to prepare the silk threads for weaving by arranging them in a specific order on a warp beam. This engraving is taken from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, published in London in 1816. The Cyclopedia was an ambitious project that aimed to document all known knowledge at the time, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and historians. This image provides a unique window into the technological innovations of the past and the intricacies of the silk manufacturing process during the 18th century.
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