Jacquard loom

Jacquard Looms in Masson Mill

The Jacquard loom is a mechanical loom. It is used to make patterns in clothing material. It was invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard, and first used in 1801. It simplified the process of making textiles with complex patterns.^[1]^[2]

Jacquard loom, 1849

Jacquard Loom Media

A Jacquard loom showing information punchcards, National Museum of Scotland
A schematic diagram of the Jacquard system
Punched cards in use in a Jacquard loom
A punch for Jacquard cards

References

↑ Eric Hobsbawm, "The Age of Revolution", (London 1962; repr. 2008), p.45.
↑ "Fabric Glossary". Archived from the original on 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2008-11-21.

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[1] Eric Hobsbawm, "The Age of Revolution", (London 1962; repr. 2008), p.45.

[2] "Fabric Glossary". Archived from the original on 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2008-11-21.

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