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Cotton spinning shed (b / w photo)
3652705 Cotton spinning shed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton spinning shed. Illustration for Triumphs of Invention by Cyril Hall (Blackie, c 1925).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22978372
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Bobbins Cotton Fibre Frame Inventions Left Machine Miles Mules Progress Shed Single Spindles Spinning Technological Thousand Thread Winding Capable Injuries Roving Wound
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This print captures the essence of a cotton spinning shed in all its glory. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image is part of a private collection that showcases the triumphs of invention. The photograph showcases the progress and winding process within the shed, where technology seamlessly intertwines with tradition. The left side reveals single spinning bobbins, each thread wound meticulously to create miles upon miles of fine cotton roving. This incredible machine boasts thousands of spindles capable of producing vast quantities of thread. Inventions like these revolutionized the textile industry, transforming it into a technological marvel. The frame mules and other contraptions showcased here are testament to human ingenuity at its finest. However, amidst this celebration of innovation lies a reminder of potential danger. The fibre itself can cause injury if mishandled or caught in machinery. Yet advancements in medicine and medical practices have helped mitigate such risks over time. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a visual representation of how inventions shape our world. It reminds us that even though progress brings forth new challenges, it also offers solutions to overcome them. With every intricate detail captured through photography's lens, this image from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate both artistry and historical significance simultaneously
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